TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) -– Sebu Sarkissian, Armenian prelacy archbishop in Tehran said on Friday that according to Christianity, martyrs and martyrdom are to be defined based on the Bible; they are here to be witnesses for God.
Speaking at the first commemorative ceremony of Armenian ground forces martyrs, Sebu Sarkissian stated that the martyr is also a witness for his country and is devoted for the sake of it, adding such a person will reach eternity.
The archbishop offered as evidence the Apostles and the Fathers of churches who preached their faith.
Islam and Christianity have the same view on martyrdom, believing faith and homeland are the most sacred objects, Sarkissian told the Mehr News Agency, stressing that martyrdom is working and dedicating oneself to these high objectives.
He went on to say that in Iran, religious minorities are free to observe their religious ceremonies and live without any conflict with Iranian clerics, adding this is always the first question asked by foreign reporters who come to Iran.
“Iranians and Armenians live together, having the same objectives and problems. We try hard to solve the problems of the country”, Sarkissian said in conclusion.
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