Kermanshah province in the west of Iran is one of the provinces where religious buildings are very important. Due to the location of Kermanshah on the path of high places, this province is very important for the Muslims of Iran. But Kermanshah province also has some of the most beautiful churches in Iran. “Panti Kasti”, “Prayer” and “Holy Heart of Christ” churches are among the most prominent churches in Kermanshah province. The Church of the Sacred Heart of Christ, that is one of the most important places in Kermanshah, is one of the most important churches in this region.
The Church of the Sacred Heart of Christ is one of the most important Armenian churches in the west of the country, that was built by the order of “Bishop Yohananian”. The Church of the Sacred Heart of Christ is located on Modares Street. Modares St. is one of the streets where a number of important religious buildings of Kermanshah such as “Shafi’i Mosque” and “Haj Shahbaz Khan Mosque” are located near it. The Church of the Sacred Heart of Christ is also a beautiful historical and religious monument located in this area and is waiting for you, dear tourists, to visit.
The Church of the Holy Heart of Christ was built in 1914 (corresponding to 1293 AH) on a land of approximately 280 square meters in Kermanshah. In fact, the construction of this church dates back to the period of the Qajar dynasty in Iran. The order to build this church was issued by “Bishop Yohananian” and the building was consecrated by him.
Bishop Yohananian has been a prominent figure in the history of Christianity in Iran. In addition to the role he played in the construction and renovation of some churches in Iran, he has a history of writing books and translating foreign books on the church. He also held the title of head bishop of the Catholic churches of Iran for some time. Service to religion, knowledge, great wisdom, intelligence, and intelligence were among his distinctive features.
The infrastructure of this church with rooms and other facilities related to the building covers an area of about 160 square meters. The roof of this beautiful church is made in the form of a gable, and the inner part of the roof is made of wood, which looks very beautiful.
Brick is the most material used in the construction of this valuable building. If you look at the exterior of the west side of the church, you can see three arches in that part, in the middle arch, the entrance to the church is located, and in the side arches, two windows can be seen. The doors and windows of the church are decorated with brick moldings that end in a beautiful arch at the top, which makes the facade beautiful.
In the south and north facades of the church, like the west facade, arches and arched windows are used; but there is a difference in them. The difference is that the church windows on the south side are blocked and are actually used as niches.
Maintaining silence and respectful behavior in the premises of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Christ is mandatory.
Non-Christians will not be allowed to enter the church during Armenian religious ceremonies.
Takiya Vazakh al-Mulk is a historical complex belonging to the Qajar period, which consists of different sections such as Hosseiniyeh, Zainabiyyah and Abbasiyyah. This building, which also includes the Museum of Anthropology, is considered a perfect example of Iranian art and architecture that has created a magnificent effect with unique tiling.
Bisotun inscription Bistun inscription, located in Bistun historical complex of Kermanshah, is considered the largest petroglyph in the world, which is a memorial of Darius Achaemenid. This inscription, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dates back to the first century BC. This inscription shows a picture of the victory of Dariush Shah and his royal guard over several rebels
