WCC expresses grave concern over seizure of St Peter’s Evangelical Church and Synod Secretariat in Tehran

WCC expresses grave concern over seizure of St Peter’s Evangelical Church and Synod Secretariat in Tehran

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Mon, 07/27/2026 - 23:18

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed grave concern over the seizure of the St Peter ’ s Evangelical Church and Synod Secretariat compound in Tehran, the eviction of its residents, and the reported interruption of worship at this historic church.

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“ The confiscation of church property and displacement of its community constitute a serious violation of freedom of religion or belief and threaten Iran ’ s longstanding Christian presence and heritage,” he said. “ These developments are especially troubling in light of other recent measures affecting churches and Christian communities in the country.”

Pillay called upon the authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran to reverse the seizure, restore the compound to the Council of Evangelical Churches of Iran, allow residents and worshippers to return, and ensure the protection of all Christian communities and places of worship.

“ The WCC stands in solidarity with the…