**Tehran’s New “Virgin Mary” Metro Station Sparks Debate**
*By Romy Haber | The Catholic Telegraph | October 21, 2025*
This past week, social media was flooded with images of a new metro station in Tehran called the “Virgin Mary” station. The photos quickly went viral, sparking widespread debate among various audiences. Some hail it as a rare gesture of openness, others dismiss it as a staged act aimed at polishing the regime’s image, and many simply wonder if the station even exists.
According to posts circulating online, the “Virgin Mary” station is located on Line 6 of the Tehran metro, near the St. Sarkis Armenian Cathedral. France 24 reports that the station has been under construction for 10 years. Its arched concourse and dome feature religious frescoes and artwork honoring the Virgin Mary, alongside what appears to be a church—presumably the nearby cathedral.
For many, the idea of a metro station in Iran named after the mother of Jesus is surprising. Others see it as consistent with Shiite culture, which also venerates the Virgin Mary. Still others interpret it as an attempt to highlight the country’s religious diversity.
However, many argue that such a move does not align with the Islamic Republic’s record regarding religious minorities. Some dismiss the station as propaganda designed to project a more tolerant image of the regime to international audiences.
The official X account of the Iranian Embassy in Yerevan weighed in, describing the station as “a beautiful sign of coexistence between Iranians and the Armenian community.” In reality, however, this so-called “coexistence” falls far short of international standards for religious freedom and human rights.
*Excerpt. Read more at The Catholic Telegraph.*
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**Topics:** Culture, Society
**Keywords:** Virgin Mary, Tehran Metro, Religious Diversity, Iran, Armenian Community
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