Tehran Names Metro Station "Saint Mary"

The news about the soon-to-be-opened "Saint Mary" metro station in the Iranian capital, Tehran, has found a positive and wide response among non-Iranian users of social networks. The news is reported by Iranian sources. For many, this move is seen as clear evidence refuting the negative image of Iran often presented by Western media.

According to online activists and users, naming a metro station in the capital of Iran after Mary, the mother of Jesus, attests to the deep respect that Iranians show towards Armenians and other Christians. Comments spread on social networks emphasize that this gesture shows how misleading the fear-based perceptions found in Western publications about Iranian society and its system of government can be.

The significance of the "Saint Mary" station is not only symbolic. It is located in the heart of the religious and cultural center of Tehran's Armenian community, just a two-minute walk from the Saint Sargis Church. This location will significantly facilitate access for residents and visitors to Armenian cultural and religious centers, making community life more comfortable and integrated into the city's infrastructure.

Some users have even gone further, drawing comparisons between the treatment of Christians in Iran and Israel. Some of them claim that "Christians enjoy greater security in Iran than in Israel." The new metro station has, in fact, become not only a transport hub but also a symbol of intercultural dialogue and a showcase of the real face of Iran.