Tehran
The former Archbishop of Toulouse, France, Fr Robert Le Gall has commended the Islamic Republic of Iran for protection the religious history values that has helped the younger generation to reflect on the past.
“It’s very interesting that the historical sites like the Jewish worship centers and shrines, including the tombs of Esther and Mordechai in Hamedan, Hiquq Nabi in Tuysarkan, the shrine of Daniel Nabi in Shush and the shrine of Sareh Bet Asher (Sara Khatun) are intact’’ Gall wandered
He however called for peace and unity among Christian and Muslims as the only way to live in harmony
Gall made the remarks while presiding over the recent spiritual meeting and celebration of Christmas with the students of Ahlul Bayt International University Tehran
Every year Ahlu-l Bayt International University hosts charismas for international Students as way of spreading love and unity among Christian students.
This event that took place at University main conference , attracted different International students from 20 nations including Uganda, Brazil, Tanzania, Pakistan, Japan, DRC Congo, Burundi, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Indonesia, and Thailand among others
Speaking during celebration the Saeed Jazzari, the Rector of Ahlul Bayt International University said it’s the institutions norms to celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus Christ due the fact that Iran is the cradle of thought, knowledge and support for divine religions and has a historical role and It has support for religions.
“The day is like Eid not only for Christianity and the followers of the school of Jesus (pbuh), but also for us Muslims and every free person in search of peace, spirituality and the kingdom” said Jazzari,
He also noted that the purpose of the ceremony to convey the message of respect for the beliefs and thoughts of foreign students of different religious who are currently in Iran as their second home and expressed hope:
This culture makes students to strengthen their interaction and friendship with the followers of the heavenly and divine schools.
He noted that more than 99 percent of students from various streams, cultures and continents study at Ahl al-Bayt International University (A.S.) in nearly 30 fields of study in its various faculties.
“ Being Islamic Country does not mean rejecting other cultures and religions, therefor as the Iranian people , this historical practice of loving and interacting with different ethnic cultures and religions makes our scientific diplomacy great” Jazzari,
Hojjat al-Islam Jazzari considered the freedom of thought and free thinking and the presence of poets, scientists, thinkers and prominent personalities in this land as a cradle of thought and knowledge to be a source of pride and pride for Iran and noted.
Our celebration in this university is also a manifestation of respect and bowing to Divine religions and epistemological cultures and foundation are aimed at strengthening religious interaction among students
He went on to express Iran’s historical and supportive role of religions and added that Jewish worship centers and shrines, including the tombs of Esther and Mordechai in Hamedan, Hiquq Nabi in Tuysarkan, the shrine of Daniel Nabi in Shush and the shrine of Sareh Bet Asher (Sara Khatun) in Iran exists.
“The existence of the world’s oldest church in Iran is a good proof of the connection between Christianity and Iran, emphasizing the historical history of dialogue between Islam and Christianity “
The city of Isfahan is considered one of the first cities in Iran in the space of religious dialogue due to the formation of the “Safakhane Association”, on the other hand, many prominent Shia jurists, people of interaction They were and are followers of a divine school with Christianity
Also noted the presence of Christian churches from various evangelical, Protestant, Catholic and Armenian streams as an indication of Iranians’ interaction with Christianity and the wise leader of the revolution in the fatwa and his friendly attitude towards the followers of Christianity in Iran and his presence every year in the homes of Christians.
The resident of Tehran in such days is another example of the position of Christianity in our country, referring to the expression “The way of Christ is the way of justice, humanity and love” as a congratulatory message of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution for this auspicious day he noted
The presence of presidents on the night of the birth of Jesus (A.S.) at home Christian citizens and the congratulatory messages of religious and scientific elders of the country to Iranian and non-Iranian Christians are another proof of the position of Christianity in Iran
“Iran is proud of the common heritage of Abrahamic religions’
He noted that Students are not only Iran’s ambassadors, but they are the manifestation of Iran’s civilization and culture, an important member of the family of this historical land.
The Sectary General of Ahlul Bayt World Assembly Ayatollah Reza called upon Christian and Muslims to embrace unit saying Jesus never hesitated to fight for oppressed a lesson that all people must embrace.
