Greek in Cyprus


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction / History

The Greeks have been in Cyprus since 1500 BC. Greece controlled Cyprus during the Byzantine Empire but lost it to the Turks during the Ottoman Empire in 1571. Cyprus gained independence from the Ottomans in 1820. Cyprus fell under British rule from 1878-1960. In 1974, following a Turkish invasion, Cyprus was divided between ethnic Turkish and Greek regions. The language of Greeks in Cyprus is Cypriot Greek.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Greeks in Cyprus are noted for their cuisine, which is similar to what one would find in Greece.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most are members of the Church of Cyprus, one of the Orthodox churches. They worship Christ as Lord, but that often takes the back seat to traditions and ceremonies.


What Are Their Needs?

They are religious but lack understanding of the gospel and the need for a close relationship with the living God.


Prayer Points

Pray that there is a way to clearly communicate the need for relationship with the living God.
Pray for a release of workers, finances and resources to see the harvest through.
Pray that soon Greeks in Cyprus will disciple others in the faith.


Scripture Prayers for the Greek in Cyprus.


References

Hope for Europe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Cypriots
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypriot_Greek
https://www.ncesc.com/geographic-pedia/which-part-of-cyprus-speaks-greek/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Greek
People Name in Country Greek
Alternate Names Dimotiki; Greek Cypriot; Hellenic; Romei; Romeos; Urum
Population this Country 21,000
Population all Countries 10,379,000
Total Countries 70
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11942
ROP3 Code 103480
Country Cyprus
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Nearly all in south Cyprus   Source:  Ethnologue 2010
Country Cyprus
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Nearly all in south Cyprus.   Source:  Ethnologue 2010

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.40 %)
91.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
5.00 %
Non-Religious
4.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Greek (21,000 speakers)
Language Code ell   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Greek (21,000 speakers)
Language Code ell   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Greek

Primary Language:  Greek

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1547-1949)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1638-1989)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1840-2003)
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YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings General Ministry Resources General / Other
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Greek Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Greek YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Greek YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible Gateway scripture Bible Gateway
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Greek Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter tools for gospel conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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Profile Source Joshua Project 
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