TEHRAN — In a gesture laden with symbolism, Tehran Municipality on Saturday inaugurated a new metro station named Maryam-e Moqaddas — Persian for Holy Virgin Mary — a rare tribute to Christian heritage in the heart of Iran’s capital. The station, located near Saint Sarkis Armenian Cathedral, the city’s main hub for its Armenian Christian community, features Christian-themed art and architecture. Carved underground with arches, light, and silence, the design blends the elegance of church architecture with the geometric calm of Iranian tradition. “This station recalls the divine woman who awakened the world through her purity and by nurturing a … Continue reading Tehran Opens Metro Station Honouring the Virgin Mary, Stirring Global Conversation