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World Christians To Commemorate Apostle At St. Thaddeus Church

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  • World Christians To Commemorate Apostle At St. Thaddeus Church

    Mehr News Agency, Iran
    June 26 2005


    World Christians to commemorate apostle at Iran's St. Thaddeus Church



    TEHRAN, June 26 (MNA) -- Christians from all over the world will
    gather at Iran's Saint Thaddeus Church on July 1 for their annual
    commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of St. Thaddeus.
    The St. Thaddaeus Church, also known as the Black Church (Ghara
    Kelisa), is probably Iran's most interesting and notable Christian
    monument, located near the Chalderan region in Maku, West Azarbaijan.


    One of the 12 disciples, St. Thaddaeus, 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 CE.

    Nothing appears to remain of this original church, which was
    extensively rebuilt in the 13th century, but some sections around the
    altar may date to the 10th century. Most of the present structure
    dates to the 17th century and is of carved sandstone. The oldest
    sections are made of black and white stone.

    The Apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew traveled through Armenia in 45
    CE to preach the word of God. Many people were converted and numerous
    secret Christian communities were established there.

    Around that time, Abgar died after ruling for 38 years and the
    Armenian kingdom was split into two parts. His son Ananun crowned
    himself in Edessa, while his nephew Sanatruk ruled in Greater
    Armenia. About 66 CE, 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.

    The church is surrounded by thick walls which form the outer ramparts
    of some abandoned monastery buildings.

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


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