In 1400 BC, the island of Cyprus was controlled by Greece. Though the centuries, Cyprus was controlled by various powers. These powers seldom interfered with the Greek culture, though they had their influence. Though the long-lasting influence of the Ottoman Empire (300 years) added Islam to Cyprus, the island was culturally a variation of what we call “Greek.” After WWI, Cyprus came under the control of the UK, so there is also a British influence in their culture.
In the 1950s, many Greek Cypriots migrated outside the country for better jobs. More joined them in 1974 when Turkey invaded Cyprus. Most of these Greek Cypriots went to the UK, the US, Canada or Australia. A small number are in Greece.
It has been a couple of generations since Greek Cypriots migrated outside the country. They are largely assimilated, especially the younger generation. Their families are becoming weaker, but more egalitarian. In order to maintain their cultural identity and language, they usually have cultural associations. These associations help them maintain ties with Cyprus and stay abreast of issues on that island.
Wherever they live the Greek Cypriots have their own cuisine, which is based on that of Greece. They have added spiced and ingredients from other cultures, especially those of Turkey and England.
The Greek Cypriots adhere to the Greek Orthodox Church. Some are secularized while a small number are Evangelical.
The Greek Cypriots need to put all their trust in Jesus Christ. This doesn’t mean that they need to abandon their culture or their church, but they need to keep Christ supreme in their hearts.
Pray for a Christ-centered spiritual revival among Greek Cypriots.
Pray for Greek Cypriot disciplers to disciple others, including Muslim Turks.
Pray for spiritual hunger and a willingness to embrace the truth of Jesus Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Cypriots, Greek in Cyprus.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Cypriots
https://www.everyculture.com/wc/Costa-Rica-to-Georgia/Greek-Cypriots.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Cypriot_diaspora
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Cypriots, Greek |
People Name in Country | Cypriots, Greek |
Natural Name | Greek Cypriot |
Alternate Names | Cypriot; Greek; Greek Cypriot |
Population this Country | 794,000 |
Population all Countries | 900,000 |
Total Countries | 6 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11456 |
ROP3 Code | 102344 |
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 |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.90 %) |
94.50 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
5.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.50 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Greek | |||
Language Code | ell Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Greek |
Language Code | ell Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
English | |
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) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
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National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Tomas Jansson - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |