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[[Category: | [[Category:Bahrain]][[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||
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[[Category:Church_Records_by_Country]] | [[Category:Church_Records_by_Country]] | ||
''For information about records for non-Christian religions in | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Bahrain, go to the [[Bahrain Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
'''Ancestry.com, findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | '''Ancestry.com, findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | ||
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The majority of Christian Bahraini citizens tend to be '''Orthodox Christians''', with the largest church by membership being the '''Eastern Orthodox Church'''. They enjoy many equal religious and social freedom. Eastern Orthodox Christians in Bahrain traditionally belong to the jurisdiction of Eastern Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East. Eastern Orthodox parish in Bahrain was organized in 2000 by late metropolitan Constantine Papastephanou of Baghdad and Kuwait (1969-2014), who also had ecclesiastical jurisdiction over Eastern Orthodox in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.[2] | The majority of Christian Bahraini citizens tend to be '''Orthodox Christians''', with the largest church by membership being the '''Eastern Orthodox Church'''. They enjoy many equal religious and social freedom. Eastern Orthodox Christians in Bahrain traditionally belong to the jurisdiction of Eastern Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East. Eastern Orthodox parish in Bahrain was organized in 2000 by late metropolitan Constantine Papastephanou of Baghdad and Kuwait (1969-2014), who also had ecclesiastical jurisdiction over Eastern Orthodox in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.[2] | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, " | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Bahrain", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Bahrain", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Bahrain, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><br> | ||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
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===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of | :::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Bahrain''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within | :::b. Click on '''Places within Bahrain''' and a list of towns will appear. | ||
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | :::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | ||
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | :::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | ||
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===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']][[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | <span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. See [[French Letter Writing Guide|'''French Letter Writing Guide''']][[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters.</span> | ||
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-brasil/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for | *[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-brasil/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Bahrain'''] | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/churches+in+new+caledonia/@-21.1911863,163.5938252,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/churches+in+new+caledonia/@-21.1911863,163.5938252,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for churches in Bahrain'''] | ||
== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | == '''Catholic Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | ||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=brazil&country_sn=BS&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=20.9082735&nelat=27.263412&swlng=-80.4775603&nelng=-72.70975390000001&lat=25.03428&lng=-77.39627999999999&faddress=The+Bahamas&place_id=ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Bahrain'''] | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Bahrain", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Bahrain, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Bahrain", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Bahrain, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref> | ||
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | =='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | ||
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===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: | <ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Bahrain, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Bahrain, accessed 6 April 2020.</ref> | ||
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | =='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Bahrain'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | =='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Eastern Orthodox churches in Bahrain'''] | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
=='''Pentecostal/Evangelical Church Records'''== | =='''Pentecostal/Evangelical Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal/Evangelical churches in | *[ '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal/Evangelical churches in Bahrain'''] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category: Bahrain]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||
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