Iran Unveils Christian-Themed Metro Station
A new metro station in Tehran, named Maryam-e Moqaddas or Holy Mary station, features Christian-themed decorations and plaques.
One plaque states:
the message of Jesus Christ was the salvation of humans from darkness, ignorance, corruption, depravity and discrimination.
- A relief of Christ walking on water decorates a vestibule.
- Mary is depicted, larger than life, praying among flowers.
State media describes the station's name and motif as a gesture of cultural coexistence, noting that Mary is also a venerated figure in Islam.
Author's summary: Iran's new metro station promotes cultural coexistence.