An invitation to reflect on the values ​​of life, liberty, and universal brotherhood.

Easter represents the cornerstone of faith in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ: the definitive victory of life over death. This event, the most significant in the Christian calendar, is celebrated this year at a most delicate moment in history, marked by profound wounds and transformations. In an age in which, sadly, we witness the recurrence of anti-values ​​such as war, violence, terror, and the oppression of peoples, Easter forcefully calls us to renew the original values ​​of creation and human dignity.

The essence of this celebration lies in faith in the risen Christ who, three days after the crucifixion, conquers oblivion. From a theological perspective, this event is not merely a historical miracle, but the promise of eternal and luminous life for all humanity.

The etymology of the term itself has its roots in Hebrew “Pesach” (Passage) reminds us of liberation from slavery to freedom. If in the Old Testament it celebrated the exodus of the people of Israel from Egypt, in Christian theology Easter symbolizes humanity's passage from the slavery of sin to redemption. It is the culmination of the divine plan: Christ's sacrifice on the cross becomes the bridge of reconciliation between humanity and God.

In this perspective, Easter shares a profound spiritual affinity with the NowruzBoth are icons of life emerging from the darkness of winter. They are symbols of a new beginning and unshakable hope, linked to those springtime signs of rebirth and fertility that are part of humanity's common heritage.

The Cultural Institute of Iran in Rome is pleased to extend its heartfelt wishes for this great holiday to all Christian faithful and the Italian people. In these days of reflection, the Institute joins in spirit with all people of good will, invoking the power of prayer for an end to the aggression and conflicts plaguing the world, making way for a new era of peace and justice.