Macedonian in Croatia
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| People Name: | Macedonian |
| Country: | Croatia |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 3,500 |
| World Population: | 1,953,700 |
| Primary Language: | Macedonian |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 70.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.40 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Slav, Southern |
| Affinity Bloc: | Eurasian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Macedonians are a southern Slavic people and speak the Macedonian language which is a part of the South Slavic group of languages. The modern Macedonians developed as a result of the mixing of the Slavs that came on the Balkans in 6th AD century, with local peoples that were living in North Macedonia prior to their coming. By absorbing the peoples living in North Macedonia, the Slavs also absorbed their culture, and in that amalgamation a people was gradually formed with predominantly Slavic ethnic elements, speaking a Slavic language and with a Slavic-Byzantine culture.
The majority of the Macedonians live in North Macedonia, but there are substantial Macedonian minorities in the neighboring countries including Croatia.
What Are Their Lives Like?
We know very little about how the Macedonians live in Croatia.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The vast majority of the Macedonians are East-Orthodox Christians, but there are also some Muslim Macedonians, and some Macedonians that practice Catholicism and Protestantism.
What Are Their Needs?
Macedonian people need a stable government and a strong economy.
Prayer Points
Pray for Macedonian Christians to put their hope and faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for justice for Macedonians in Croatia.
Pray that soon Macedonian Christians will disciple others in Croatia, especially those who are deprived of a gospel witness.