History - مسیحیان ایران

2019

The beginning of the formation of the Iranian Christian Azadegan Party

The Iranian Christian Azadegan Party was formed in 2019 with the participation of Iranian Christians and in response to the need for a Christian political party.

Since the beginning of 2019, brainstorming sessions have been held to select founding members and determine the strategies of a Christian party, and this process lasted about a year.

Members of the Founding Board

Rev. Vartan Avanesian
Dr. Tomaj Arian kia
Pastor Arsham Raeisi
Pastor Iman Bani Tahmasb
Pastor Manouchehr Hosseinzadeh
Dr. Sina Rahimi
Pastor Farshid Seyed Mehdi
Pastor Behnaz Ghiasi
Pastor Parviz Farzanehkari
Pastor Nouri Qobitizadeh
Daniel Karimi
Pastor Anoush Kasra
Pastor Mohammad Modaber
Pastor Ebrahim Mehrnia
Pastor Monir Mehrnia

2020

Compilation of basic party documents

The constitution and principles of the Iranian Christian Azadegan Party were drafted in 2020.

2021

Completing organizational structures

The development of the party's organs and working group regulations continued in 2021 and 2022.

2022

Official registration and commencement of work

The party was officially registered in Europe in 2022 and began its official activities.

September 2022 – First Board Elections

Elected members:

Secretary General: Rev. Mohammad Modaber

Deputy Secretary General: Rev. Behnaz Ghiyasi

Spokesperson: Pastor Farshid Seyed Mehdi

Secretary of the Board of Directors: Pastor Arsham Raeisi

Treasurer: Pastor Parviz Farzaneh

Rev. Vartan Avanesian

Rev. Nouri Qobitizadeh

Dr. Sina Rahimi

Dr. Tomaj Arian Kia

Inspectors of this course:

Rev. Vartan Avanesian

Rev. Nouri Qobitizadeh

The beginning of the formation of the Iranian Christian Azadegan Party

The Iranian Christian Azadegan Party was formed in 2019 with the participation of Iranian Christians and in response to the need for a Christian political party.
Since the beginning of 2019, brainstorming sessions have been held to select founding members and determine the strategies of a Christian party, and this process lasted about a year.

Founding Board Members

Rev. Vartan Avanesian
Dr. Tomaj Arian Kia
Pastor Arsham Raeisi
Rev. Iman Bani Tahmasb
Rev.Manouchehr Hosseinzadeh
Dr. Sina Rahimi
Pastor Farshid Seyed Mehdi
Rev. Behnaz Ghiassi
Pastor Parviz Farzanehkari
Rev. Nouri Qobitizadeh
Danial Karimi
Rev. Anoush Kasra
Rev. Mohammad Modaber
Pastor Ebrahim Mehrnia
Pastor Monir Mehrnia

2019

Compilation of basic party documents

The constitution and principles of the Iranian Christian Azadegan Party were drafted in 2020.

2020

Completing organizational structures

The development of the party’s organs and working group regulations continued in 2021 and 2022.

2021

Official registration and commencement of work

The party was officially registered in Europe in 2022 and began its official activities.

2022

First Board of Directors Elections

Elected members:

Secretary General: Rev. Mohammad Modaber

Deputy Secretary General: Rev. Behnaz Ghiyasi

Spokesperson: Pastor Farshid Seyed Mehdi

Secretary of the Board of Directors: Pastor Arsham Raeisi

Treasurer: Pastor Parviz Farzaneh

Rev. Vartan Avanesian

Rev. Nouri Qobitizadeh

Dr. Sina Rahimi

Dr. Tomaj Arian Kia

Inspectors of this course:

Rev. Vartan Avanesian

Rev. Nouri Qobitizadeh

September 2022

Formation of working groups and political activities

The first board of directors formed working groups in 2023 and 2024.

Numerous political statements were issued regarding various Iranian issues.

2023

Political webinars and organizational activities

On February 17, 2024, a large webinar was held with the participation of various parties and political organizations, and the party’s views and opinions on various issues in Iran were discussed.

2024

Second Board of Directors Election

Elected members:

Secretary General: Rev. Mohammad Modaber

Deputy Secretary General: Rev. Nouri Qobitizadeh

Spokesperson: Dr. Tomaj Arian kia

Treasurer: Rev. Iman Bani Tahmasb

Secretary of the Board of Directors: Pastor Arsham Raeisi

Rev. Vartan Avanesian

Dr. Sina Rahimi

Pastor Parviz Farzanehkari

Rev. Anoush Kasra

Inspectors of this course:

Dr. Sina Rahimi

Pastor Parviz Farzanehkari

Activity duration:

The party’s second board of directors will be in charge until September 2026.

September 2024

Webinar "The Awakening of the Iranian Phoenix"

Continuing the activities of the second term of the Board of Directors, the Iranian Christian Azadegan Party (AMA) held a webinar titled “The Awakening of the Iranian Phoenix” on October 25, 2025 (Aban 3, 1404).

The meeting began with a speech by Rev. Muhammad Modaber, the party’s secretary general.

The title “The Phoenix Awakening” is a symbol of rebirth, resurrection, and hope to overcome the current all-encompassing crises.

The focus of this webinar was to create unity, empathy, and solidarity in the methods of struggle and synergy to return to the era of prosperity and build a free, prosperous, and unified Iran.

2025