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*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/churches+in+cyprus/@35.0059694,32.6644115,9z/data=!3m1!4b1'''Google Maps search results for churches in Cyprus'''] Be sure to scroll through all the pages. There will be several pages with 20 entries each. | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/churches+in+cyprus/@35.0059694,32.6644115,9z/data=!3m1!4b1'''Google Maps search results for churches in Cyprus'''] Be sure to scroll through all the pages. There will be several pages with 20 entries each. | ||
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/anglican+churches+in+cyprus/@35.0033932,32.6616513,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Cyprus'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | |||
The Anglican Church of Cyprus was established in 1878. As of 1976, it falls under the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf. Anglicans and Protestants, according to the official 2011 population census, amount to 2.02% of the population. With regard to Northern Cyprus, Turkish Cypriot Protestants and Anglicans are a very small community. The community numbers around 500 and can be found living throughout northern Cyprus.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Cyprus", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Cyprus, accessed 22 April 2020. </ref> | |||
=='''Armenian Apostolic Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/armenian+churches+in+cyprus/@35.0008171,32.6588912,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Armenian Apostolic churches in Cyprus'''] | |||
===Historical Background=== | |||
The presence of Armenians in Cyprus dates back to 578. Currently, Armenian-Cypriots maintain a notable presence of about 3,500 persons, mainly inhabiting the urban areas of Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol. Recently, some Armenian immigrants have settled Paphos. The Armenian Prelature of Cyprus has had a continuous presence on the island since its establishment in 973 by Catholicos Khatchig I. | |||
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Cyprus", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Cyprus, accessed 22 April 2020. </ref> | |||
=='''Baptist Church Records'''== | |||
===Writing for Records=== | |||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/baptist+churches+in+cyprus/@34.9930893,32.6506108,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Baptist churches in Cyprus'''] | |||
== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | == '''Catholic Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ||
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During the next decade, several members of the Church emigrated to Cyprus, adding strength to the small congregation. On September 10, 1989, 28 members gathered to witness the creation of the Nicosia Cyprus Branch (a small congregation) under the direction of Austria Vienna East Mission President Dennis B. Neuenshwander.In 1997, there were 90 members of the Church in Cyprus meeting in branches in Nicosia and Limassol and another group of seven saints in Larnaca.Total Church Membership: 507. Congregations: 4. <ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Cyprus, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Cyprus, accessed 6 April 2020.</ref> | During the next decade, several members of the Church emigrated to Cyprus, adding strength to the small congregation. On September 10, 1989, 28 members gathered to witness the creation of the Nicosia Cyprus Branch (a small congregation) under the direction of Austria Vienna East Mission President Dennis B. Neuenshwander.In 1997, there were 90 members of the Church in Cyprus meeting in branches in Nicosia and Limassol and another group of seven saints in Larnaca.Total Church Membership: 507. Congregations: 4. <ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Cyprus, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Cyprus, accessed 6 April 2020.</ref> | ||
=='''Greek Orthodox Church Records'''== | =='''Greek Orthodox Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||