Iran Unveils Christian-Themed Metro Station
Iran has unveiled a Christian-themed metro station in Tehran, amidst a controversy over religious persecution.
The station, named Maryam-e Moqaddas or Holy Mary station, features a plaque with a message that reads:
the message of Jesus Christ was the salvation of humans from darkness, ignorance, corruption, depravity and discrimination.
- A relief of Christ walking on water decorates a vestibule.
- Mary, Jesus' mother, is depicted praying among flowers.
State media describes the station's name and motif as a gesture of cultural coexistence, noting that Mary is also a revered figure in Islam.
Author's summary: Iran unveils Christian metro station despite religious persecution.
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