Saints Thaddeus and Bartholomew Church of Tehran, Armenian Apostolic church in Molavi Avenue, Tehran, Iran.
The church building spans 220 square meters and includes a small courtyard with additional rooms, totaling 350 square meters of space.
Armenian migrants from New Julfa constructed this church in 1768, making it the first Christian religious structure in Tehran.
The interior walls contain original frescoes discovered in 1970, representing traditional Armenian religious artistry and architectural design elements.
The church maintains regular religious services and functions as a central gathering place for Tehran's Armenian community near the Grand Bazaar.
The church grounds contain memorial stones of notable figures, including Charles Scott, son of Sir Walter Scott, and Prince Alexander of Georgia.
Location: Tehran
GPS coordinates: 35.67045,51.42743
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:06
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