President Pays Tribute to Family of Christian Martyr in Tehran

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH), Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with the family of Razmik Khachatorian, an Iranian Christian martyr, to honor his memory and sacrifice.

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چهارشنبه - ۲۶ اسفند ۲۰۲۵ / 2025 26 December

NAVIDESHAHED- During the meeting, held in Tehran on Thursday, President Pezeshkian paid tribute to the fallen martyr and expressed his appreciation for the patience, sacrifice, and resilience demonstrated by the families of martyrs.

He also extended his congratulations on the birth of Jesus Christ (PBUH), as well as the forthcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Highlighting the crucial role played by all ethnic groups and followers of divine religions in safeguarding Iran’s independence, dignity, and territorial integrity, the president described the sacrifices of Christian martyrs during the eight-year war imposed by Iraq’s Ba’athist regime as a powerful symbol of national unity and deep solidarity among the Iranian people.

Pezeshkian commended the steadfastness of the Khachatorian family, noting that Iran’s current strength and dignity are rooted in the sacrifices of its martyrs and the perseverance of their families. He emphasized that honoring and supporting these families remains a lasting responsibility of government officials.

During the meeting, members of the Khachatorian family, along with Ara Shahverdyan, the representative of Christians in the Iranian Parliament, expressed their gratitude for the president’s visit and attention. They reaffirmed their commitment to the ideals of the Islamic Revolution and underscored their resolve to continue following the path of the martyrs in service to the nation.