Christianity
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Iranian Charity Supporting Thousands of Christians
Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation (IKRF), an Iranian charitable organization, is providing support for thousands of Christians living in the country.
Crocodiles Eat Pastor Who Tried to Walk on Water like Jesus
A pastor in Zimbabwe who tried replicating the Biblical story of Jesus Christ walking on water has been eaten by crocodiles.
Armenians in Iran Hold Protest Rally to Mark 1915 Genocide
Hundreds of Iranian-Armenians marked the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire at Saint Sarkis Cathedral and then the Turkish embassy in Tehran.
Christians in Tehran Celebrate Easter
Hundreds of Iranian Christians on Sunday celebrated Easter at Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Surp Grigor Lusavoritch) Church in Tehran.
Armenians Proud of Living in Islamic Republic of Iran: Syrian MP
Nora Airisian, who represents Armenians in the Syrian parliament, says the Armenian community living in Iran are proud of their peaceful coexistence with Iranians.
Iran’s 1979 Revolution Brought Us Gift of Freedom: Armenian Priest
An Armenian priest has lauded the achievements of the Islamic Revolution of Iran (1979) and its founder and leader Imam Khomeini, saying they brought us the gift of freedom.
Iranian Aid Shipment for Assyrians Arrives in Iraq
The secretary of Iraqi Assyrians has announced that the Iranian humanitarian aid shipment for Assyrians has arrived in Iraq.
Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation Supporting over 3,000 Christian Families in Iran
Parviz Fattah, the head of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation (IKRF) of Iran, announced that 3,100 Christian families are among the poor people covered by this charity organization.
Iranian Charity Helping Poor Christians during Christmas
While Christians are celebrating Christmas and the New Year throughout the world, an Iranian charity has been raising funds to provide aid packages for poor Armenians living in Iran.
Muslim Citizens Join Only Christian Family in the Town on Christmas
The only Christian family of Abadan, a city in southwestern Iran, enjoyed the companionship of their Muslim fellow citizens during the Christmas Day.
Iran, an Oasis of Peace Where Christians Are Living in Full Security: Archbishop of Tehran
The Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Tehran Ramzi Garmou hailed Iran’s peace and security in a region engulfed by war and insecurity, saying that Christians have a peaceful life in the country.
Iranian President Congratulates Pope, World Christians on Christmas
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulation to Pope Francis and world leaders on Christmas and the new Christian year, expressing hope that the world would see peace and justice in 2018.
Christians in Northern Iraq Celebrate First Christmas after ISIS Pushback
A few hundred Iraqi Christians flocked on Saturday to Bartella, a northern town recently retaken from the ISIS terrorist group, to celebrate Christmas for the first time since 2013.
Iran’s Top Officer Congratulates Christian Counterparts on Christmas, New Year
Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri in separate messages congratulated his Christian counterparts on the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ and the beginning of the new Christian year.
Eucharist Ceremony in Tehran’s St. Sarkis Church
Armenian people in Tehran gathered in St. Sarkis Church to hold the Eucharist ceremony.
Iranian Actress Says Islamic Prayers in Church!
An Iranian actress has talked about the spiritual experience she had during a dream of saying Islamic payers in a church.
ISIS Destroys Iraq’s Oldest Christian Monastery
ISIS militants destroyed Elijah’s monastery, the oldest church in the city of Mosul, on Wednesday
Christians Take Refuge in Iraq’s Kurdistan
Atrocities by ISIL Takfiris have caused a new exodus of Iraqi Christians after the fall of the Assyrian city of Qaraqosh in northern Iraq, Press TV reports.