Svanetian, Mushwan in Georgia

Svanetian, Mushwan
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People Name: Svanetian, Mushwan
Country: Georgia
10/40 Window: No
Population: 14,000
World Population: 14,000
Primary Language: Svan
Primary Religion: Christianity
Christian Adherents: 60.00 %
Evangelicals: 1.00 %
Scripture: Translation Started
Ministry Resources: No
Jesus Film: No
Audio Recordings: No
People Cluster: Caucasus
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The Svanetians (Svan) live in west Georgia and are a sub-ethnic group. They use the Georgian language but also have their own. The Svan's were one of three groups that made up Georgia years ago. In the 16th-17th centuries, after the aggression of Turkey and Iran, their land was conquered by Turkey. In 1811 west Georgia was joined to Russia. In 1991 Georgia became independent from Russia.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Svanetian families are small, and the husband is the head of his family. The Svan respect the older women in families.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Svanetians are Orthodox Christians.

What Are Their Needs?

The Svanetians need the spiritual hunger it will take to move beyond traditions to a firm, unwavering faith in the person, Jesus Christ.

Prayer Points

Pray that they would know the peace of the one true living God, and become peace-makers, known as sons of God.
Pray that their Christian roots would not be lost, and that the Holy Spirit would bring conviction of sin.
Pray the New Testament will be translated into their language.

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