Saints Thaddeus and Bartholomew Church of Tehran

Saints Thaddeus and Bartholomew Church is an Armenian Apostolic church building located on Molavi Avenue in central Tehran. The structure spans about 220 square meters of interior space and includes a small courtyard with additional rooms, creating a unified complex of roughly 350 square meters total.

Armenian migrants from New Julfa built this church in 1768, establishing the first Christian religious structure in Tehran. The building marked the beginning of Christian presence in the city and became central to the Armenian community's history there.

The church serves as a gathering place where Tehran's Armenian community practices its religious traditions and maintains cultural continuity. The interior walls display original frescoes that reflect Armenian apostolic heritage and show how the community has preserved its artistic traditions.

The church is easily accessible on foot near the Grand Bazaar area in the old city. Plan your visit for times when regular religious services are not taking place to have the space more open for exploration.

The church grounds hold memorial stones for notable individuals from different parts of the world, including Charles Scott, the son of writer Walter Scott. These stones reveal the diverse origins of people who found their way to Tehran across centuries.

Location: Tehran

GPS coordinates: 35.67045,51.42743

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09