Iran
Notable Catholic Saints
The Martyrs of Persia (hundreds killed in the Sassanid persecutions, 4th century); St. Sharbel (ancient Persian martyr)
Middle East
Iran
Iran's ancient Chaldean and Armenian Catholic communities trace their presence to the first centuries of Christianity — but under the Islamic Republic, Catholics and all Christians face legal restrictions, surveillance, and the constant threat that a private faith becomes a public crime.
Iran
Notable FEAST DAYs
Major Catholic feast days observed privately; Armenian Christmas (Jan 6); Chaldean liturgical feasts according to the East Syriac calendar
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