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Is Saint Thaddeus Monastery Oldest Christian Church in World?

Is Saint Thaddeus Monastery Oldest Christian Church in World 12

Saint Thaddeus Monastery is called “Qara-kelisa” – the black church – by the Azeri-speaking local people; as some parts of its building are black.

Qara-kelisa is located 20 km north-east of Chaldoran, near a village of the same name in the south of Maku, West Azarbaijan province.

Built on the tomb of Saint Thaddeus, its construction dates back to the apostle’s martyrdom according to existing documents.

Apparently, the original building had been made entirely of black stone. After its reconstruction, part of the black stones have been replaced by white ones.

What follows are YJC’s photos of Saint Thaddeus Monastery in north-western Iran:

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Ardal & Mashayekh Region

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Ardal, the land of roaring waters and stunning mountains, is a summer residence of Bakhtiari tribe. The main vegetation of this area is oak forests.

Helen Protected Area is located in Ardal county. The famous waterfall of Darreh-Eshq (love valley) with a height of more than 100 metres is another attraction of this region.

What follows are Mahr News’ photos of Ardal and Mashyekh in south-western Iran:

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12

Iran Newspaper Headlines in April 11

Iranian Newspapers

Aftab-e Yazd Newspaper:

1- A Minister for Time of Crisis

* Iran Producing and Exporting Gas, Oil under Multifaceted Crisis: Analyst

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Arman-e Melli Newspaper:

1- Ahvaz and Kerman Record Highest Number of COVID-19 Fatalities

2- Rouhani: No Country Can Shut Down Its Economy for Six Months

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Ebtekar Newspaper:

1- Former Central Bank Officials Stand Trial for Bribery

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Etemad Newspaper:

1- Next Gov’t in Iran Will Be Totalitarian, Technocrat: Analyst

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Ettela’at Newspaper:

1- Oil Minister: Iran to Organize Its Joint Gas, Oil Fields by Next Year

2- Iranian Vaccine for COVID-19 to Be Released in 3 Months

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Iran Newspaper:

1- Rouhani Warns about Danger of Coronaphobia, Taking COVID-19 for Granted

2- Oil Minister: We’re Running Oil Industry with Today’s Method, Not that of 100 Years Ago

3- Iran-China Relations and Its Strategic Consequences

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Hamshahri Newspaper:

1- Deadlock of 2020 University Entrance Exam

* It’s Impossible that We Don’t Have Any New Student at Beginning of Academic Year: Official

2- India, China, Russia All Interested in Investing in Chabahar Project

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Javan Newspaper:

1- IRGC Mobilized against New Wave of COVID-19

2- Western and Eastern Power Veto Each Other over Syria

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Kayhan Newspaper:

1- World May Once Again Be Put in Full Lockdown

* It’s Unlikely to Eradicate Coronavirus for Now

2- Guardian Council: Enemy’s Stance toward Iran-China Deal Showed Tehran Has Done Right Thing

3- Iran’s Former Envoy to Brazil: We Can Have $10 Billion Worth of Annual Trade with Venezuela

4- Emergency Situation Declared in Utah after Prosecutor Defends Murder of Black Man

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Mardom Salari Newspaper:

1- 104 Welfare Centres Infected with Coronavirus

2- 26-Percent Increase in Iran’s Misery Index in 3 Years

3- Iran’s Envoy to UN: Assassination of Gen. Soleimani Instance of State Terrorism

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Shahrvand Newspaper:

1- Rouhani Rules Out Long-Term Lockdown: It’s Not Feasible

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12


 

Shargh Newspaper:

1- Major Bribees at Central Bank Stand Trial in Iran

2- Guardian Council: We Must Support Iran-China Deal

3- Government Harming Itself [Editorial]

4- ‘Government Must Be Toppled’ Motto Openly Criticized

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12

Jirya; Iranian Village Globally Known for Its Carpets

Jirya-Iranian Village Globally Known for Its Carpets (30)

The rugs of Jirya, dating back to hundreds of years ago, are popular among European and American businesspeople.

What follows are Mehr News Agency’s photos of these carpets:

Positive Impact of Sports on Individuals and Communities

Nowadays, there are many types of sports ranging from football to swimming. Also, the many sports types make it easier for anyone to play, irrespective of their age. But are sports beneficial to us in any way? Games have many positive impacts on everyone. This guide will discuss the top ways in which individuals and communities benefit from sporting activities.

●   Sports foster healthy living

According to scientists, sports have various physical and physiological benefits which improve your health. They can trigger the body to secrete chemical substances called endorphins, which aids in relieving stress, pain, and elevating positive moods. Additionally, exercising helps in the development of lean muscle mass, stamina, and muscle endurance. This reduces your chances of obesity, hypertension, heart attack, stroke, and so on. You are also assured of increased performance in physical activities with less fatigue.

●   Enhances unity

There is something about sports that brings togetherness; a camaraderie is formed between strangers when they support one team. Major sports activities such as soccer attract a lot of pomp and color from fans as they show their favorite team’s support. As seen on https://ronaldo.com/, avid fans will want to keep up with the latest happening of their teams by getting informed on upcoming matches. Sports such as football bring people from different backgrounds and religions together when they support one team. This kind of support to teams will have people unite in their community, coming together when needed because they have already become familiar with each other in sports.

●   Creates employment

Sports are a significant source of employment. Sportsmen and women boast of being in an industry that pays talent well in the world. With some of the highest sportsmen and women earning over six million, sports are quite lucrative. Sports do not only employ sportspeople; many careers are also employed through games including, doctors, news anchors, and nutritionists. There are also quite several business opportunities that are established due to sports such as vendors who sell foodstuffs in stadiums, branding companies that brand uniforms and betting companies. It is a vast industry providing opportunities to so many people.

●   Entertainment

It is always fascinating to watch any sporting activity, whether watching live in a stadium or on a screen from home, sports are quite exciting. They keep someone on edge, especially if there is a team they are supporting that is participating.

Positive Impact of Sports on Individuals and CommunitiesThe frenzy created by fans when there’s a significant sporting activity happening in their neighborhood is always bedazzling. Folks carrying out healthy banter about each other’s teams is such an entertainment creating a happy mood for everyone.

●       Helps the players to develop more self-confidence

Sporting is a project. To win, a player has to lay down all ideas regarding the game, select the most viable ones, point out what he is targeting in the game, and use the strategies to realize it. As they work hard and see their goals through, it proves to them that they can achieve higher targets in life. The players can, therefore, tackle new assignments and projects skillfully with more confidence in their abilities. With such determination, the player can develop leadership skills and transform into a more responsible person in society.

●       Leads to more developments in the community

Players realize the benefit of working together as they commit towards reaching a common goal. They also acquire different problem-solving skills. Later in life, the players can transfer their team spirit to the benefit of society by building more training institutions, playgrounds, hospitals, and so on. By so doing, they will contribute to the development of a more civilized generation, thus boosting society’s economic and social aspects.

●   Reduces the social ills in the society

Imagine the case of a community with many teenagers who are just out of college, are jobless and live closely together. If they have nothing to keep their minds busy, such youngsters may easily influence each other to engage in drugs and other social ills in the society. However, having sporting arrangements like community tournaments, daily workout schedules, sport guidance, counseling sessions, and so on can positively impact society and the participants. It will cover up their spare time, thus keeping them busy all through.

 

As you can see, active engagement in sports has many benefits, ranging from health to physical. It also equips players with problem-solving skills and leadership skills. Additionally, games positively impact society through the reduction of social ills, economic, and social developments. However, if you can’t find the above benefits from your sporting activity, you may not be committed to it. Perhaps talking to your coach will help out. The coach will guide you to reap the entire benefits of the game and extend them to the society.

Coronavirus Updates: 220,000 Patients Recover in Iran

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In a press briefing on Sunday, Sima-Sadat Lari said 194 people have also died of the virus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 12,993.

She confirmed 2,186 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 257,303.

3,359 patients are also in severe conditions of the disease, she added. Lari noted that 1,972,207 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country.

According to Lari, West Azarbaijan, Khuzestan, Khorasan Razavi, and Mazandaran provinces are considered as “red zones” today.

Tehran, Fars, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Alborz, Golestan, Kerman, Hormozgan, Bushehr, and East Azarbaijan provinces are also in dangerous conditions, she added.

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US Most Evil of All Enemies: Iran’s Leader

US Most Evil of All Enemies Iran's Leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged officials to maintain their unity and solidarity, and stand up to the vast enemy front with one voice.

“The enemy’s front is mobilizing all its political, economic and propaganda power today to bring the strong Iranian nation to its knees,” said Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

“Under such circumstances, and despite difference of opinion inside the country, we should join hands against the nonsense-talking enemy in unison,” he added in a videoconference with members of the new Parliament.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Ayatollah Khamenei likened to an “illness” the numerous economic problems that Iran is facing.

“Due to its strong stamina and defence power, the country undoubtedly has what it takes to tackle this illness,” he said.

“By the enemies’ own admission, they have been unable to achieve their anti-Iran objectives despite the most severe sanctions and pressure imposed on Iran,” he noted.
The Leader also expressed regret over a surge in the coronavirus outbreak in the country, urging all to abide by health protocols, especially wearing masks.

He also called on authorities to reach out to the needy amid the virus pandemic.
Ayatollah Khamenei then expressed his gratitude to all medical personnel, who are contributing heavily to the campaign against the disease.

Bones Exhibition; A Link between Human Body and Nature

Bones Exhibition

In this painting collection, Shahkarami links the memory of Zagros mountain’s landscapes and rocks- which are burning and being destroyed these days – with bones; her personal experience of bodily damages.

In her works, the landscape becomes the linking point between human, earth, death and life.

Her exhibition will be open to visitors until Monday, July 13, 2020.

No Evidence Yet to Prove Coronavirus Spread via Air: Iran

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Saeid Namaki noted there is no evidence suggesting coronavirus can be transmitted via the air.

“There is not documented evidence which shows this virus can be transmitted to others from a far distance via the air in spaces such as parks or other locations,” said the minister.

He made the comment in a meeting of the National Coronavirus Headquarters held to discuss the possibility of the transmission of coronavirus via the air.

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