Grigor Chiftchyan: Armenian churches of Iran belong not only to Armenians but also to entire humanity

20/05/2013 The historical Armenian churches of Iran belong not only to Armenians but also to the entire humanity, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Atrpatakan, Supreme Archimandrite Grigor Chiftchyan is quoted as saying by ISNA. In a meeting with the head of Organization of Tourism and Handicraft of East Azerbaijan province, the senior Armenian cleric hailed the activities of the provincial authorities in restoration and preservation of the Armenian churches of Iran and added that such careful attitude of the Iranian authorities testifies to their respect for all religions. “At first glance, it seems that the historical Armenian churches of Iran belong to Armenians but indeed they belong to the Iranian people and to the entire humanity,” Grigor Chiftchyan added.