The latest news and views about the peaceful coexistence of followers of various religions
Tag: Interfaith Coexistence
Mandaean Children Baptized in Iran’s Karun River
Seven Mandaean children were recently baptized in Karun River in Khuzestan province, south-western Iran.
Is Saint Thaddeus Monastery Oldest Christian Church in World?
The Monastery of Saint Thaddeus in north-western Iran is considered by some experts to be the oldest church of the Christian world.
A Look at Jolfa History: An Exhibition of Iranian-Armenian Lifestyle
“A Look at the History of Jolfa” is the title of an exhibition on the traditional jobs, arts and clothing of Armenians in Iran’s Isfahan.
Jews Enjoy Full Freedom, Safety in Iran: Senior Rabbi
A senior rabbi says the safety of Jews living in Iran is excellent, and unlike in Europe, there is no need for security forces to protect Jewish schools and places of worship.
Iran’s Mandaeans Celebrate Birthday Anniversary of John the Baptist
Photo by Ali Moaref, IRNA
Iran Refutes US Religious Freedom Report
The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected an annual report by the US government on religious freedom as blatant interference in the internal affairs of the other countries, saying the report is based upon wrong information and is condemned.
Iranian Dolls to Go to Geneva as Peace Ambassadors
Jai Jagat 2020, an Indian campaign organizing a global march for peace and justice, has decided to take two Iranian folklore dolls from Isfahan to the Swiss city of Geneva as peace ambassadors.
Iran’s Architecture in Photos: Church of Sohreqeh
The church of Sohreqeh in the northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan is a historical building belonging to the Catholic Armenians.
Tehran Cathedral Hosts ‘Cross-Crescent Rendezvous’ Ceremony
The Saint Sarkis Cathedral of Tehran on Sunday hosted a ceremony called “Cross and Crescent Rendezvous” with the aim of further proximity between followers of various faiths including Islam and Christianity.
Education Minister Makes Surprise Visit to Christian School in Tehran
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Minister of Education Mohsen Haji-Mirzaei has paid a surprise visit to a girls’ school for Christian students in Tehran.
