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The cathedral of Vank in Isphahan, Iran, aka "The Church Of The Saintly Sisters" is a holy delight to the eye with its richly decorated walls and ceilings in mostly Persian patterns and with touches of byzantic elements of art. The walls are covered by fabulous paintings depicting biblic stories. Isphahan the former capital of Iran, was made into a center of art and culture during the reign of the Safavid Dynasty, and Shah Abbas I in particular. It also houses the largest Armenian and Jewish communities in Iran. Contrary to what is reported by some foreign media, Christians in Iran are totally free to practice their faith, as are Jews and Zoroastrians, and are also represented in the parliament.
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North Africa/Middle East
