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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Jordan, go to the [[Jordan Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Jordan, go to the [[Jordan Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Jordan]][[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
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There are no legal restrictions on Jews, but in 2006 there were reported to be no Jewish citizens.[8] Bahá'ís[9] and other non recognised religious minorities face several restrictions.[10] | There are no legal restrictions on Jews, but in 2006 there were reported to be no Jewish citizens.[8] Bahá'ís[9] and other non recognised religious minorities face several restrictions.[10] | ||
Anglicans/Episcopalians in Jordan are under the oversight of the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem. The Church of the Redeemer is the largest congregation by membership of any church in the entire Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Other Episcopal churches are in Ashrafiyya, Salt, Zarqa, Marka refugee camp, Irbid, Al Husn and Aqaba. | Anglicans/Episcopalians in Jordan are under the oversight of the Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem. The Church of the Redeemer is the largest congregation by membership of any church in the entire Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Other Episcopal churches are in Ashrafiyya, Salt, Zarqa, Marka refugee camp, Irbid, Al Husn and Aqaba. | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, " | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Jordan", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Jordan", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Jordan, 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=203&query=%2Bplace%3AJordan '''records of | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=203&query=%2Bplace%3AJordan '''records of Jordan''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within | :::b. Click on '''Places within Jordan''' 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-l-rq/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for | *[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-l-rq/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Jordan'''] | ||
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===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: Jordan'''] | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in | <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Jordan", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Jordan, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Jordan", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Jordan, 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: Jordan, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Jordan, accessed 6 April 2020.</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category: Jordan]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||