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The 50th anniversary Assyrian Universal Alliance held in Tehran

The 50th anniversary Assyrian Universal Alliance held in Tehran

The 50th establishment anniversary of Assyrian Universal Alliance was held in Tehran’s Laleh Hotel in the presence of state and military officials. The Assyrian community (Āšūrīān) in Iran The term “Assyrian.” Assyrians (Āšūrīs) is the term for the modern, East Syrian Christian communities in Iran. The ancient name “Assyrian,” derived from that of the god…

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Photo: Feast of Blessing of Grapes in Tehran

Photo: Feast of Blessing of Grapes in Tehran

The celebration of feast of Blessing of Grapes and Assumption of Mary was held on in Saint Sarkis Cathedral in Tehran. The construction of St. Sarkis Church in Tehran began from 1964 and was complete by 1970. The church was built by Sarkisian brothers in memory of their parents. At beginning the Tehran prelacy was…

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Photo: New Year 2017 celebration in Tehran

Photo: New Year 2017 celebration in Tehran

The 2017 New Year celebration was held Saturday evening in Saint Sarkis Cathedral and St. Gregory Cathedral in Tehran. Related posts: Photo: Christmas shopping in Tehran Muharram traditional ceremony all over IRAN – Photo Photo: Celebration of birth Prophet Mohammad all over Iran Iran beats South Korea at football world cup 2018 Qualifiers-Photo+Video

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Photo: Christmas shopping in Tehran

Photo: Christmas shopping in Tehran

As Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, the holiday season is also observed in Iran. Iranians go to shops and buy Christmas gift and accessories in Tehran. There are about 150,000 Christians living in Iran, most of them Armenians. They mark the holiday at home and in churches across the country. In fact, many Muslim…

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