IQNA, Iran
March 7 2015
Christian Leader Praises Iran’s Stances against Takfiris
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Aram I Keshishian, Catholicos of the Holy See of
Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church, lauded the Islamic Republic
of Iran’s stances against Takfiri groups.
Addressing the closing ceremony of the 6th round of interreligious
dialogue organized by Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations
Organization (ICRO), he described Iran’s position regarding violence
and extremism as responsible.
He said everyone is concerned about the violence in the region,
especially in countries like Syria and Iraq, adding that Takfiri
terrorists’ actions should be condemned by everyone.
Aram I Keshishian said misinterpretation of religion has become a
major problems for followers of different faiths, adding that respect
and mutual understanding should be promoted among different religions.
The 6th round of interreligious dialogue was held in Lebanon with the
participation of ICRO president Abuzar Ebrahimi Torkaman, Iran’s
ambassador to Lebanon, and a number of Iranian Armenian Christians.