Protestantism in Greece

In today's world, Protestantism in Greece is a topic that generates great interest and is constantly evolving. With the passage of time, Protestantism in Greece has gained greater relevance in society, impacting various aspects of daily life. From its origins to its current state, Protestantism in Greece has been the subject of numerous research and debates, which has contributed to enriching knowledge on this topic. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Protestantism in Greece, addressing its importance, its implications and its future. Through a detailed analysis, we aim to provide the reader with a complete and updated vision of this phenomenon.

Protestants in Greece, including the Greek Evangelical Church and Free Evangelical Churches, stand at about 30,000.[1] Assemblies of God, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and other Pentecostal churches of the Greek Synod of Apostolic Church has 12,000 members.[2]

The independent Free Apostolic Church of Pentecost is the biggest Protestant denomination in Greece with 120 churches.[3]

Protestant/Evangelical missionaries were active in Greece since 1819, one of the first being Jonas King. Today there is a sizeable Evangelical community in the city of Katerini.

Notable Greek Protestants

References

  1. ^ "International Religious Freedom Report 2007: Greece". US Dept. of State/Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. www.state.gov. 2006-09-15. Retrieved 2007-04-14.
  2. ^ "Synod of Apostolic Church of Christ". Pentecost.gr. Archived from the original on 2004-12-16. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  3. ^ "Church addresses from the Official Site – in Greek". Christianity.gr. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
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