{"id":40657,"date":"2019-12-14T19:06:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-14T19:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=40657"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:30:02","slug":"biblical-sites-and-christian-districts-sacred-tourism-attractions-of-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/biblical-sites-and-christian-districts-sacred-tourism-attractions-of-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Biblical Sites and Christian Districts: Sacred Tourism Attractions of Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although the major part of the Iranian population associates themselves with the Shia branch of Islam, the country is home to other religions like Christianity as well. Therefore, apart from visiting glorious mosques in Iran, you also have the opportunity to visit magnificent churches and biblical sites in this eastern country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the major part of the Iranian population associates themselves with the Shia branch of Islam, the country is home to other religions like Christianity as well. Therefore, apart from visiting glorious mosques in Iran, you also have the opportunity to visit magnificent churches and biblical sites in this eastern country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you may already know, the official state religion of Iran is Islam and a great number of Iranians associate themselves with the Shia branch of Islam. However, Iran is home to other religions such as Christian and Jewish as well. In fact, it surprises many people to know that Iran is home to the second-largest Jewish community in the Muslim world and the Middle East and that many Christians live in this country, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actually, Christianity in Iran<\/a> has a very long history. It dates back to the early years of the faith, pre-dating Islam. In comparison to other religious (Zoroastrianism before the Islamic conquest, Sunni Islam in the Middle Ages and Shia Islam in modern times) Christianity has always been a minority religion. But throughout history, the Christians of Iran have played a significant role in different areas and marked notable impacts. It\u2019s interesting to know that currently there are at least 600 churches in Iran<\/a> and you can find communities of Christian people in different parts of the country. The majority of Iranian Christians live in Tehran<\/a>, but other Christians can also be found in Isfahan<\/a>, Urmia<\/a>, Hamedan<\/a>, Abadan and other cities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sarkis Cathedral in Tehran, Iran.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

As we are reaching the end of the year in the Christian calendar, it might be interesting to explore the roots and backgrounds of this religion in a distinct destination. Whether you seek a sacred, religious experience, or you simply are interested in culture and history, a Christian tour to Iran<\/a> can offer you a very unique and authentic experience. It allows you to discover Christianity in an eastern context and I assure you, it would be totally a distinct experience from a new perspective. So, let me introduce you to some of the sites you can explore.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Christians in Tehran, Iran. Photo@irna.ir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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