Ahlulbayt News Agency: A workshop for restoration of Armenian objects and ancient documents was inaugurated in Vank Church in New Jolfa, Isfahan.
The initiative was made on the sidelines of meeting of Isfahan Governor-General Mehdi Jamalinejad and Head of Isfahan Cultural Heritage Department Amir Karamzadeh with the religious leader of the Armenians of Isfahan and Southern Iran on Tuesday, Miras Aria reported.
Jamalinejad said that the coexistence of Armenians and Muslims in Iran and Isfahan has an old history, adding that the empathy and cooperation between Muslims and Armenians are beyond the peaceful coexistence.
According to him, the role of Armenians in technical and specialized issues particularly artificial intelligence (AI) is more than ever.
He said that it is necessary to introduce the cultural and spiritual heritage as well as handicrafts of Isfahan’s Armenians and have an influence in new technologies.
Jamalinejad also said: “Isfahan is to host UN Tourism in March 2026. We hope that the unique potentials of Isfahan’s Armenians are used in this regard.”
Also, the religious leader of the Armenians of Isfahan and Southern Iran, said: “I have been present in Isfahan and am witness to unique architecture of historical monuments of Isfahan. I hope that I can be influential like other bishops in this city.”
Speaking at the same meeting, Karamzadeh said: “Positive cooperations have been made with Armenian community of Isfahan and it will continue.”
He also said that three monuments were restored in New Jolfa in Isfahan last year with the support of the Armenian Caliphate of Isfahan and Southern Iran.
“This year, 80 billion rials ($80,000) has been allocated for restoration of some monuments and the trend will continue next year.”
The restoration workshop is located inside Vank Church, which shows the cultural approach and its impact on heritage of the other religions, he added.
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