Tsakonian in Greece

The Tsakonian have only been reported in Greece
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Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction / History

Tsakonians live on the eastern coast of the Peloponnesos in southern Greece. Their language is a Greek dialect which comes from the ancient language spoken by Spartans in Laconia. It is not entirely intelligible with modern Greek. This is one of the world’s oldest remaining languages.
The Tsakonians probably served as marines and guards during the days of the Byzantine Empire. Later in their history they became masons and shepherds.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today are pastoralists. Their lives are semi-nomadic; they take their flocks into the mountains in the summer and in the winter, they go to Leonidi and other towns in lower elevations.
There are very few who speak their language, but there is an effort to restore this ancient language.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Almost all Tsakonian people are Greek Orthodox. Like most Europeans, they have become more secular in the last couple of decades. Even those with a secular mindset usually wish to be married and buried by the church.


What Are Their Needs?

The Tsakonian people need to put their hope and faith in Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to raise up Tsakonian Christ followers who will disciple others to make more disciples.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move mightily in the Greek Orthodox Church this century, purifying it and bringing into full submission to Christ.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Tsakonian’s livestock as a testimony of his power and love. May they respond with devotion and praise!


Scripture Prayers for the Tsakonian in Greece.


References

https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/tsakonians
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsakonia
https://www.thegreekvibe.com/tsakonia-still-speaking-one-of-the-worlds-oldest-languages/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Tsakonian
People Name in Country Tsakonian
Alternate Names
Population this Country 1,400
Population all Countries 1,400
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 15588
ROP3 Code 110206
ROP25 Code 308296
ROP25 Name Tsakonian
Country Greece
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands administrative unit: Arkadia regional unit, Kastanitsa, Sitena, Prastos, Leonidi, Pramatefti, Sapounakeika, Tyros, and Melana towns, possibly Korakovunio, Peloponnesos east coast; isolated in summer in east Peloponnesus in mountains west of Leonidi, in winter Leonidi town area.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Greece
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands administrative unit: Arkadia regional unit, Kastanitsa, Sitena, Prastos, Leonidi, Pramatefti, Sapounakeika, Tyros, and Melana towns, possibly Korakovunio, Peloponnesos east coast; isolated in summer in east Peloponnesus in mountains west of Leonidi, in winter Leonidi town area..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.00 %)
95.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
5.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Tsakonian (1,400 speakers)
Language Code tsd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Tsakonian (1,400 speakers)
Language Code tsd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Tsakonian

Primary Language:  Tsakonian

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Photo Source (Representative photo)
Ulrichstill - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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