Iran Extends Congratulations to All Christians Around the Globe
Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani expressed hope that all the people of the world would live in peace, freedom, and security in line with divine teachings — proof positive that Iran’s government is not vitriolically anti-Christian, as some stalwart fundamentalist Christians believe and claim. Heck, that’s more emphasis on Jesus and Christianity than we got from President Barak Obama this year! - casual observerIran Wishes Christians a Merry Christmas
December 25, 2011
In separate congratulatory messages to Christian parliament speakers issued on Saturday, Larijani said,
Larijani also said he wished that the countries of all his counterparts would experience happiness and prosperity.
The majority of Iran's Christians belong to the Armenian Church, which celebrates Christmas on January 6.
Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has extended congratulations to all the Christians around the globe and especially to Pope Benedict XVI ahead of Christmas and the New Year.
In separate congratulatory messages to Christian parliament speakers issued on Saturday, Larijani said,
“I would like to congratulate you and your people on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH).”He expressed hope that all the people of the world would live in peace, freedom, and security in line with divine teachings.
Larijani also said he wished that the countries of all his counterparts would experience happiness and prosperity.
The majority of Iran's Christians belong to the Armenian Church, which celebrates Christmas on January 6.
