Church

2024-03-02 22:24

Intl. churches urged to stop “war of genocide”

Ramzi Khoury, the head of the Palestinian Committee for Church Affairs, has issued a plea to international institutions and churches to raise their voices against Israel’s “massacres” in Gaza, Wafa reports.

2024-02-17 21:39

AME Church calls for end to all U.S. aid to Israel

The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church has called on the United States to end its financial aid to Israel, saying the monthslong military campaign in Gaza amounts to “mass genocide.”

2024-02-16 18:38

Dzordzor Chapel: where history and architecture converge in mesmerizing harmony

TEHRAN – Dzordzor Chapel, also known as the Chapel of the Holy Mother of God, is a lesser-known gem that captivates visitors with its historical significance and architectural beauty.

An interior view of Vank Cathedral located in the New Jolfa neighbourhood of Isfahan, central Iran.

2023-11-10 16:31

Vank Cathedral: A sip of Iran’s rich architectural culture in Isfahan

TEHRAN - The All Saviour’s Cathedral, locally known as Kelisa-ye Vank (“Vank Cathedral”) or the Church of the Saintly Sisters, is probably the most famous example of Christian religious architecture in the ancient city of Isfahan, known as “half the world”.

A domestic traveler takes a selfie with the 12th-century Jameh Mosque of Yazd seen in the background in the historical core of Yazd, which is a UNESCO World Heritage.

2023-10-31 17:46

Iran seeks single UNESCO tag for historical mosques

TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister has said his ministry seeks to win a UNESCO label for a selection of its historical mosques.

Saint Porphyrius in Gaza, believed to be the third oldest church in the world, was hit by Israeli missiles on October 19, 2023, as hundreds of Palestinians sought shelter at the Greek Orthodox Church.

2023-10-24 17:15

By Afshin Majlesi

Gaza’s cultural gems at great risk

Israel’s constant actions in Gaza provide enough evidence to conclude that the Zionist regime is committing atrocities intended to kill innocent civilians.

19th-centurey synagogue undergoes restoration in Hamedan

2023-09-26 18:11

19th-century synagogue undergoes restoration in Hamedan

TEHRAN—Work has begun to restore a Jewish synagogue located near Hamedan’s Ecbatana, which was once the capital of Medes and later the summer residence for Achaemenid kings.

2023-08-29 18:12

Ancient educational complex, fortress and church under urgent restoration

TEHRAN—Urgent restoration works have commenced on a number of ancient properties, including an educational complex, fortress and a church located in northwest Iran.

2023-08-05 22:30

Centuries-old churches undergo restoration in Isfahan village

TEHRAN – Teams of cultural heritage restorers have commenced work on Saint Mary Church of Khoyegan Oleia and Saint John Church of Khoyegan Oleia, which are named after the central Iranian village, located in Fereydunshahr county within Isfahan province.

2023-07-15 21:00

Christian worshippers observe Badarak ritual in St. Thaddeus

TEHRAN – Hundreds of Christian worshippers and pilgrims have come together at St. Thaddeus, a UNESCO-designated church in northwest Iran, to observe their annual ritual of Badarak.

2023-07-14 19:14

Seljuk-era mosque in Golpayegan to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – The centuries-old Jameh Mosque of Golpayegan will undergo a partial restoration work in the near future, a local tourism official has said.

2023-06-13 19:40

Persian inscription identified on mosque mihrab in Russia

TEHRAN – A centuries-old inscription bearing a Persian poem has been identified in a mosque located in the Russian city of Derbent situated on the western shores of the Caspian Sea, in present-day Dagestan.

Sightseers visit Cathedral of Saint Savior (aka Vank Church), which is located in the New Jolfa district of Isfahan, central Iran.

2023-05-29 16:44

A journey through time: must-see churches for every traveler

Over the past millennia, Iran has witnessed many events, both social and technological, religious, cultural, etc. which have resulted in current differences of races, languages, religions, and cultural differences.

2023-05-13 20:54

Architectural elements of 12 Tehran churches examined

TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage experts has examined the architectural elements of 12 historical churches scattered across Tehran province.

A view of Saint Stepanos Church, a UNESCO-designated mounument in northwest Iran

2023-04-09 18:37

12 top places to visit in western Iran

TEHRAN – Many foreign sightseers are traditionally attracted to Iran’s giant destinations in Isfahan, Shiraz, and Yazd, mainly situated in the central and southern parts of the country.

2022-11-05 21:30

Ancient monastery, parallel with Iranian ones, found in UAE

TEHRAN - An ancient Christian monastery, similar to ones existing in Iran, has been discovered on an island off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, officials announced.

2022-10-08 18:51

Wondering where to visit next? Here are six stunning religious sites in Iran

TEHRAN—Historical places of worship around the world tend to appear on the bucket lists of many travelers. If you think just because it is a Muslim-majority country, you are going to find only gorgeous mosques here, you are wrong!

2022-07-13 19:15

Christian believers to make pilgrimage to St. Thaddeus

TEHRAN – Tens of Christian worshippers will come together at St. Thaddeus to observe an annual ritual and pilgrimage after two years of hiatus due to coronavirus restrictions.