Iran (IMNA) _The station, located near the St. Sarkis Armenian Cathedral, features Christian-themed murals and serves Tehran’s Armenian Christian community of around 100,000 people. The initiative has been widely praised on social media as a gesture of inclusivity and respect toward Iran’s religious minorities.
Award-winning journalist Hala Jaber wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that the new station symbolizes peaceful coexistence among Iran’s religious communities and reflects the constitutional protections and parliamentary representation afforded to Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians in the country.
Jaber added that the Christian murals displayed within the station send a strong message of tolerance and harmony, showcasing Tehran’s commitment to coexistence — even in public and underground spaces.
Foreign commentators and online activists have echoed these sentiments, describing the station’s opening as a powerful rebuttal to the negative portrayals of Iran frequently seen in Western media. They noted that naming a metro station after Saint Mary directly contradicts the fear-based narratives often promoted about Iranian society and governance.
The nearby Saint Sarkis Cathedral, a major religious and architectural landmark built in the early 1970s, continues to serve as a central hub for the Armenian Apostolic community in Tehran. Its proximity to the new metro station further underscores the city’s respect for its historic and diverse religious heritage.
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