Christians Free To Practice
A group of Christians missionaries succeeded to meet with the king Yazdgerd I asking for freedom to practice their religion. Because of the occasion (Persian new year), their wishes were granted. (Updated: Mar, 3, 2008)
Yazdgerd Wants Peace With Romans
According to the report by the Roman ambassador to Tisfun, Yazdgerd I in his first public meeting expressed his willingness to follow a dialogue policy rather than war with Romans because resources on both sides were being wasted. Yazdgerd's reign lasted for 21 years during which he observed a policy of tolerance towards all religions; however Zoroastrian priests called him "Yadgerd the sinner" for the same reason. After the Roman emperor's death Yazdgerd accepted raising his son as mentioned in the emperor's last will. (Updated: Dec, 22, 2007)
English-Persian Glossary
- Tisfun: ÊíÓÝæä(Ctesiphon, Tisfoun ãÏÇÆä)
- Yadgerd: íÒÏÑÏ
- Yazd: íÒÏ
- Yazdgerd: íÒÏÑÏ