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Iran wishes Christians a Merry CHRISTmasSun Dec 25, 2011 3:19AM GMTpresstv.com
Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has extended congratulations to all the Christians around the globe and especially to Pope Benedict XVI ahead of Christmas and the New Year.
In separate congratulatory messages to Christian parliament speakers issued on Saturday, Larijani said, “I would like to congratulate you and your people on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH).”
He expressed hope that all the people of the world would live in peace, freedom, and security in line with divine teachings.
Larijani also said he wished that the countries of all his counterparts would experience happiness and prosperity.
The majority of Iran's Christians belong to the
Armenian Church, which celebrates Christmas on January 6.
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