Iran publishes Armenian church guideSeptember 17, 2007 - 15:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian cultural officials have announced the publication of a book about Armenian churches in Tehran, with over 100 high-quality pictures. The guide has been collected through the efforts of Armenian artists and offers information about places of worship dating back to 190 years ago.The book provides floor plans of all churches in Tehran and maps showing the distribution of Armenians in Tehran since the time they first settled in the city. The book is the result of an 8-month cooperation between Ara Megredoomian (photographer), Arman Estepanian (graphic designer and photographer), Arlen Estepanian (architect), and Arpiar Petrosian (architect), reports PRESS TV, Iran. Christianity is one of the oldest religions in Iran and many churches which have been registered as world heritage sites, attract millions of tourist every year. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |