Pars Today – The priest of the East Assyrian Church of Orumieh, Iran, stated during a meeting of religious minority representatives with the head of Iran’s Judiciary that Iranian Christians have courageously stepped into the battlefield against soft warfare.
“Daryavoush Azizian,” the priest of the East Assyrian Church of Orumieh, spoke at last Thursday’s meeting, attended by the head of the Judiciary, a group of clerics, seminary students, and representatives of religious minorities from West Azarbaijan province, Iran.
He highlighted the significant role of Iranian Christians during the Iraq-Iran war and its aftermath.
According to Pars Today, Azizian added: “During the imposed war, Iranian Christians stood shoulder to shoulder with their Muslim compatriots, defending the borders and honor of the homeland with sincerity and faith. Even after the war ended, they actively participated in the reconstruction and development of the country and confronted the enemies’ soft warfare with full determination.”
Azizian further noted: “Iranian Christians, utilizing their resources, have effectively countered the cultural and psychological conspiracies of the enemy, demonstrating that they consistently stand alongside the Islamic Republic system and the people of Iran.”
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In Judaism, fasting is also an important act of worship, observed during various occasions, such as ‘Yom Kippur,’ or the Day of Atonement. In Christianity, the ’40 days of Great Lent’ is one of the most significant fasting periods, undertaken as spiritual preparation for Easter. During this time, Christian believers abstain from certain foods, drinks, or worldly pleasures.”
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