Iran intends to register 450 Armenian churches in its territory
ArmInfo.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.