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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Cabo Verde, go to the [[Cabo Verde Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
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== Online Resources and Websites == | == Online Resources and Websites == | ||
*'''1787-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2246703| | *'''1787-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2246703|Cabo Verde, Catholic Church Records, 1787-1957}} at FamilySearch — index and images (records in Portuguese) | ||
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*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=cape%20verde%20islands British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=cape%20verde%20islands British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Cabo Verde], index and images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index and images ($) | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Africa], index and images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=cape%20verde%20islands British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=cape%20verde%20islands British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Cabo Verde ], index and images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index and images ($) | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=africa British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Africa], index and images ($) | ||
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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
Christianity is the largest religion in | Christianity is the largest religion in Cabo Verde, with '''Roman Catholics''' having the most adherents. Different sources give varying estimates on the relative sizes of various Christian denominations. More than 93% of the population of Cabo Verde is nominally Roman Catholic, according to an informal poll taken by local churches. About 5% of the population is Protestant. The largest Protestant denomination is the '''Church of the Nazarene'''. Other groups include the '''Seventh-day Adventist Church''', the '''Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''', the '''Assemblies of God''', the '''Universal Church of the Kingdom of God''', the '''New Apostolic Church''' and various other '''Pentecostal''' and '''Evangelical''' groups.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Cabo Verde", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Verde, accessed 22 March 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Cabo Verde", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 22 March 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://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''FamilySearch 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://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''FamilySearch 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=2599340&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Cape%20Verde%20Islands%22 '''records of | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=2599340&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Cape%20Verde%20Islands%22 '''records of Cabo Verde''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within | :::b. Click on '''Places within Cabo Verde''' 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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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_churches_in_Cape_Verde '''List of churches in | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_churches_in_Cape_Verde '''List of churches in Cabo Verde'''] | ||
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-cabo-verde/ '''Maps.me Church Directory for | *[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-cabo-verde/ '''Maps.me Church Directory for Cabo Verde'''] | ||
==''' Assembly of God Church Records'''== | ==''' Assembly of God Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/assembly+of+god+church+cape+verde/@1.2299234,-35.4963089,3z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/assembly+of+god+church+cape+verde/@1.2299234,-35.4963089,3z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Cabo Verde'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | ===Historical Background=== | ||
The Assemblies of God was founded in the early 1900s and reached Africa soon afterwards. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in | The Assemblies of God was founded in the early 1900s and reached Africa soon afterwards. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Cabo Verde," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Assemblies of God," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assemblies_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | ||
== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | == '''Catholic Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ||
Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish. To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult: | Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish. To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult: | ||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Cape+Verde&country_sn=CV&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=14.7270733&nelat=17.3191764&swlng=-25.383911&nelng=-22.5933839&lat=16.5388&lng=-23.0418&faddress=Cape+Verde&place_id=ChIJMVERWSGPNQkRH-oY-TbyGms#/ '''The Catholic Directory: | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Cape+Verde&country_sn=CV&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=14.7270733&nelat=17.3191764&swlng=-25.383911&nelng=-22.5933839&lat=16.5388&lng=-23.0418&faddress=Cape+Verde&place_id=ChIJMVERWSGPNQkRH-oY-TbyGms#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Cabo Verde'''] | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
Cabo Verde was discovered and colonized by Portugal in the 1400s. Catholicism was established on Cabo Verde by Portuguese traders in 1533. Church records were kept from the 1600s onward. Many are available online.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Cabo Verde," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Cape_Verde, accessed 25 January 2019.</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=== | ||
Missionary work began in | Missionary work began in Cabo Verde in 1988 which resulted in the creation of the Praia/Lajes Branch a short time later. Total Church Membership: 14,967. Congregations: 42.<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Cabo Verde, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Cape-Verde, accessed 22 March 2020.</ref> | ||
== '''Church of the Nazarene Church Records''' == | == '''Church of the Nazarene Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Church+Of+The+Nazarene/@16.5991661,-22.9077397,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x94b5bf581de1865:0x2f0a380f7b6acc7a!8m2!3d16.5991661!4d-22.9055456 '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Church+Of+The+Nazarene/@16.5991661,-22.9077397,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x94b5bf581de1865:0x2f0a380f7b6acc7a!8m2!3d16.5991661!4d-22.9055456 '''Google Maps search results for Nazarene churches in Cabo Verde'''] | ||
===Historical Records=== | ===Historical Records=== | ||
The Church of the Nazarene was established in 1908 and soon afterwards entered Africa. It is the largest Protestant denomination in | The Church of the Nazarene was established in 1908 and soon afterwards entered Africa. It is the largest Protestant denomination in Cabo Verde.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Church of the Nazarene," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nazarene, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | ||
=='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | =='''Eastern Orthodox Church Records'''== | ||
[[File:Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa.png|350px|thumb|right|<center>Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa</center>]] | [[File:Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa.png|350px|thumb|right|<center>Dioceses and Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria and of All Africa</center>]] | ||
Cabo Verde is included in the Archdiocese of Guinea. | |||
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== '''Evangelical Church Records''' == | == '''Evangelical Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/evangelical++church+cape+verde/@16.5991659,-22.9143326,15z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/evangelical++church+cape+verde/@16.5991659,-22.9143326,15z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Evangelical churches in Cabo Verde'''] | ||
===Historical Records=== | ===Historical Records=== | ||
Evangelicalism has been in Africa since the late 1800s. However, in the 1920s and 1930s there was a revival movement in East Africa. This revival contributed to the substantial growth of Evangelicalism in | Evangelicalism has been in Africa since the late 1800s. However, in the 1920s and 1930s there was a revival movement in East Africa. This revival contributed to the substantial growth of Evangelicalism in Cabo Verde.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Evangelicalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelicalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "East African Revival," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Revival, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | ||
==''' Pentecostal Church Records'''== | ==''' Pentecostal Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Pentecostal+church+cape+verde/@16.5982088,-23.0440891,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Pentecostal+church+cape+verde/@16.5982088,-23.0440891,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Pentecostal churches in Cabo Verde'''] | ||
===Historical Records=== | ===Historical Records=== | ||
Pentecostalism spread to Africa in the early 1900s by missionaries.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "African Pentecostalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pentecostalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | Pentecostalism spread to Africa in the early 1900s by missionaries.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "African Pentecostalism," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Pentecostalism, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | ||
== '''Seventh-Day Adventist Church Records''' == | == '''Seventh-Day Adventist Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Adventist+church+cape+verde/@16.5981151,-23.0447768,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Adventist+church+cape+verde/@16.5981151,-23.0447768,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Cabo Verde'''] | ||
===Historical Records=== | ===Historical Records=== | ||
== '''Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Church Records'''== | == '''Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/universal+church+of+the+kingdom+of+god+near+Cape+Verde/@14.9382362,-23.5271411,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Universal Church of the Kingdom of God churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/universal+church+of+the+kingdom+of+god+near+Cape+Verde/@14.9382362,-23.5271411,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Universal Church of the Kingdom of God churches in Cabo Verde'''] | ||
===Historical Records=== | ===Historical Records=== | ||
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God was founded in 1977.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Universal Church of the Kingdom of God," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Church_of_the_Kingdom_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God was founded in 1977.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Universal Church of the Kingdom of God," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Church_of_the_Kingdom_of_God, accessed 7 February 2019.</ref> | ||
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