ARMINFO News Agency, Armenia
August 7, 2017 Monday


Iran intends to register 450 Armenian churches in its territory

Yerevan August 07

Tatevik Shahunyan. As part of the tourism development program, Iran
has allocated $ 370,000 for the restoration of churches registered in
UNESCO World Heritage List. This was stated by the deputy head of the
Organization of Cultural Heritage, Crafts and Tourism Mohammad-Hassan
Talebian during his visit to the Armenian monastery of St. Thaddeus.

According to Iran Today, in UNESCO World Heritage List at the
territory of Iran, there are three churches - Armenian temples of St.
Thaddeus, St. Stephen and Chapel Dzorzor. "It is necessary to preserve
the image of the historical churches of the country, therefore the
Organization of Cultural Heritage is trying to draw public attention
to them, organizing religious ceremonies and implementing restoration
projects," Talebian said.

The organization also plans to register 450 Armenian and 150 Assyrian
churches. In 2008, the monastery of St. Thaddeus, together with the
monastery of St. Stephen (Stepanos) and Chapel Dzorzor, was inscribed
on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the general title Armenian
Monasteries in Iran. According to UNESCO representatives, these
facilities underscore the power and grandeur of Armenian architectural
traditions.