Ancient Hindu literature refers to Goa as, "the Paradise of India." In the third century BC, Goa was part of the Mauryan Empire. When that empire declined it was taken over by a series of regional Hindu dynasties. Goa was held by either Hindu or Muslim empires until being conquered by the Portuguese in 1510. In the 1500s, St. Francis Xavier, a Roman Catholic saint, worked among the Goanese, winning a high percentage of them to Catholicism. The Portuguese held onto Goa for over 400 years. It remained with the Portuguese even after India’s independence in 1947 but was finally annexed by India in 1961. At that time a large number of Goanese left India for either former British or former Portuguese colonies. Those countries include Mozambique, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Canada, Kenya, Uganda and Australia.
No matter where they live, Konkani speakers read the “Goanese Voice,” to stay abreast of what is happening in Goa. One can find Goanese in any number of professions. They can be oil workers, sailors, shop owners or medical doctors.
Having a strong Portuguese influence, the Goanese are usually Roman Catholic. The gospel is strongest among them in Uganda.
The Goanese need to put all their hope and faith in Jesus Christ no matter where they live.
Pray for a Holy Spirit-led revival among Goanese people all over the world, drawing them to the only savior.
Pray for Goanese disciples to make disciples of both Hindus and marginal Roman Catholics.
Pray for the Goanese to feel God’s presence and mercy as they go about their daily business.
Scripture Prayers for the Goanese in India.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goans
https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/goans
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Goanese |
People Name in Country | Goanese |
Alternate Names | गॉआनएसए |
Population this Country | 699,000 |
Population all Countries | 785,000 |
Total Countries | 7 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 16842 |
ROP3 Code | 104844 |
Country | India | |||||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | |||||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | |||||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||||||||||||||
Total States on file | 26 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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Districts | Interactive map, listing and data download | |||||||||||||||
Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 26 (only 20 largest shown) |
Goa 340,000 | |
Maharashtra 193,000 | |
Karnataka 107,000 | |
Tamil Nadu 16,000 | |
Delhi 9,200 | |
Gujarat 7,300 | |
Kerala 6,900 | |
Madhya Pradesh 2,200 | |
West Bengal 1,200 | |
Andaman and Nicobar 700 | |
Chhattisgarh 600 | |
Assam 600 | |
Uttar Pradesh 500 | |
Punjab 500 | |
Andhra Pradesh 500 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
100.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Konkani, Goan (541,000 speakers) | |||||||||
Language Code | gom Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||
Total Languages | 10 | |||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Konkani, Goan (541,000 speakers) |
Language Code | gom Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 10 |
Secondary Languages | |
Marathi 13,000 | |
Konkani 9,900 | |
English 9,200 | |
Indo-Portuguese 4,900 | |
Kannada 4,300 | |
Korlai Portuguese Creole 1,200 | |
Malayalam 1,100 | |
Tulu 700 | |
Gujarati 100 | |
People Groups | Speaking Konkani, Goan |
Primary Language: Konkani, Goan
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1821-1966) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1818-1999) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2006) |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Konkani, Goan | Jesus Film Project |
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 | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Konkani, Goan | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Konkani, Goan | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies | World Missionary Press |
Photo Source | krasnokub - Pixabay |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |