The occasion was celebrated in Saint Serkis Church here in Tabriz on Tuesday evening and the local Armenians started their new year with prayers.
Head of the Armenian diocese Grigor Chiftchian executed special religious ceremonies and felicitated the occasion of Christian New Year to Iranian Christians.
He wished a year full of success and honor for people all over the world.
In his speech, the leader of the community said all human beings in different religions should try for prosperity, tranquility and salvation of their own society.
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Tabriz, East Azerbaijan province, Jan 1, IRNA – Iranian Armenians in Tabriz celebrated the first day of the Christian New Year.
