Slovak in Ukraine
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| People Name: | Slovak |
| Country: | Ukraine |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 5,000 |
| World Population: | 5,387,400 |
| Primary Language: | Slovak |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 93.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.20 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Slav, Western |
| Affinity Bloc: | Eurasian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Slovakia was part of Czechoslovakia until it became an independent country in 1993. The Slovak language has some similarities to Czech but is different.
The Slovak diaspora is in just about all European countries, such as Ukraine, where most live in Zakarpattia. They came to Ukraine in two waves. The first was at the end of the 1700s and the other was after WWII.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Slovaks in Ukraine have their own school, TV station and radio station. They love folk music, going to movies and making pottery. The Slovaks often get married in May to other Slovaks.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Most Slovaks are traditional Catholics and many are atheists. Others adhere to religious rituals and New Age practices to fill the spiritual void.
What Are Their Needs?
Those in the diaspora need to learn a new language and how to deal with their daily needs. It is harder for the elderly among them to adjust.
Prayer Points
Pray that the religious traditionalists and even atheists will come to a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
Pray for Slovaks in Ukraine to look to God for all their spiritual and material needs.
Pray for the Slovakian Church to take up its role of being Christ’s ambassador to the lost.
Pray for Slovak Christians to disciple others to disciple entire families.