The New Year prayer ceremony

Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran, Iran, January 1, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

An Iranian Christian woman lights a candle during the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran, Iran, January 1, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran, Iran, January 1, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran, Iran, January 1, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran, Iran, January 1, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran, Iran, January 1, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran, Iran, January 1, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran, Iran, January 1, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran, Iran, January 1, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)