Iran Unveils Christian-Themed Metro Station
In Tehran's newest metro station, a plaque states:
the message of Jesus Christ was the salvation of humans from darkness, ignorance, corruption, depravity and discrimination.
The Maryam-e Moqaddas station, or Holy Mary station, features a relief of Christ walking on water and a depiction of Mary praying among flowers.
State media describe the station's name and motif as a gesture of cultural coexistence, noting Mary's revered status in Islam.
Author's summary: Iran's Christian-themed metro station sparks interest.