Iran says Christmas opportunity to remind ourselves of Jesus Christ call for 'justice, peace'
The Iranian Foreign Ministry extended Christmas and New Year greetings to Christians around the globe, including "fellow Christian compatriots" in Iran, emphasizing that the occasion serves as a reminder of Jesus Christ’s teachings of justice, peace and love.
Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei conveyed the felicitation in a post on his official account on X, former Twitter, on Wednesday.
“Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all Christians across the world, and to our fellow Christian compatriots in Iran,” he wrote.
“Christmas is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the lofty teachings of Prophet Jesus Christ calling for justice, peace, love, and compassion,” he added.
Baghaei said that the Islamic Republic of Iran prides itself on the common heritage of Abrahamic religions.
“Iran takes pride in its rich history of coexistence and amity among Abrahamic religions and cultures.”
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