Holy Vartan Church (Surb Vardanants)

The Holy Vartan Church (in Armenian: Սրբոց Վարդանանց Եկեղեցի) is one of the most important and influential places of worship of Tehran's Armenian community. It stands in the Heshmatieh neighbourhood (southern Armenian quarter). The church is located on Armenian Dah-Metri Street (North Sabalan), No. 230, close to Ejaredar Street. It was built in 1986 (1365 in the Solar Hijri calendar) and consecrated in 1987 by the Armenian Diocese of Tehran.

The church is named after the Armenian commanders and soldiers who were martyred defending their faith and homeland, including Vartan Mamikonian, who took part in the Battle of Avarayr. The architecture of the church is simple and modest, and, contrary to the Armenian tradition of facing east, its altar faces west. The church stands on a plot of 400 square metres, with a built area of 250 square metres. It is 39.70 metres long and 10.10 metres wide, making it a relatively compact building with a cohesive structure. One of the most important religious ceremonies held at this church is the "Vartanantz Feast", which takes place every year in midwinter.

To reach the Holy Vartan Church you can use the metro: get off at Sabalan or Imam Khomeini station, then take a taxi or walk to Ejaredar Street. After that, turn into Armenian Dah-Metri Street, where the church is located. The best time to visit is winter, especially during the Vartanantz Feast, which gives the church a special spiritual atmosphere. When visiting, please respect the religious setting and be a responsible tourist by keeping calm and showing respect.