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St. Peter Evangelical Church

  • Potential Seizure of Historic Church Complex

    Saint Peter Evangelical Church in Tehran, Iran.
    St. Peter Evangelical Church
    Photo: Wikipedia / Herbert Karim Masihi (CC)

    A historic Christian compound in Tehran, which was established in 1876 and home to Iran's oldest Protestant church, is facing possible confiscation by the country's government. The recent threat marks the culmination of a long-standing legal battle that started over 25 years ago.