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    Christian saint's anniversary celebrations in Iran:-
    Tehran | June 27, 2005 1:44:01 PM IST

    Webindia123, India
    June 27 2005

    Christians from all over the world will gather at Iran's Saint Thaddeus
    Church July 1 for the annual commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary
    of St Thaddeus.

    The St Thaddeus Church, also known as the Black Church (Ghara Kelisa),
    is Iran's most notable Christian monument, located near the Chalderan
    region in Maku, West Azerbaijan, reports Mehr News Agency.

    One of Jesus Christ's 12 disciples, St Thaddeus, also known as St
    Jude (not to be confused with Judas Iscariot), was martyred while
    spreading the Gospel. He is revered as an apostle of the Armenian
    Church. As legend has it, a church dedicated to him was first built
    on the present site in 68 AD.

    Nothing appears to remain of the original church, which was extensively
    rebuilt in the 13th century, but some sections around the altar may
    date back to the 10th century. Most of the present structure dates
    to the 17th century and is of carved sandstone.

    The apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew travelled through Armenia in 45
    AD to preach the word of god. Many people were converted and numerous
    secret Christian communities were established.

    When the Armenian kingdom split into two parts, King Ananun gave the
    order to kill St Thaddeus in Edessa. The king's daughter Sandokht,
    who had converted to Christianity, was martyred with Thaddeus. Her
    tomb is located near the St Thaddeus Church.

    Only Christians will be allowed to visit the church during the
    ceremony.
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