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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Israel, go to the [[Israel Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Israel, go to the [[Israel Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.''
==Online Resources and Websites==
==Online Resources and Websites==
=== Armenian Apostolic Church ===
'''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.
*'''1838-1915''' {{FSC|128522|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1838-1915}}(*); Armenian Apostolic Church. Patriarchate of Jerusalem at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External  UK, Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects, 1628-1969], index ($)
*'''1844-1927''' {{FSC|128538|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1844-1927}}(*); Armenian Apostolic Church. Surp Nigoghayos (Tel-Aviv Yafo, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms], index and images, ($)
*'''1927-1936''' {{FSC|243805|title-id|disp=Church records, 1927-1936}}(*); Armenian Apostolic Church. Surp Eghia (Haifa, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 
=== Catholic Church ===
*'''1555-1954''' {{FSC|112342|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1555-1954}}(*); Catholic Church. St. John the Baptist Church (ʿEn Kerem, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1618-1927''' {{FSC|96963|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1618-1927}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Catherine (Bethlehem, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1669-1982''' {{FSC|112183|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1669-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Saviour (Jerusalem) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1709-1982''' {{FSC|112354|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1709-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. Annunciation (Nazareth, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1778-1982''' {{FSC|98706|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1778-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Peter (Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1831-1982''' {{FSC|117954|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1831-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Joseph (Haifa, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1834-1888''' {{FSC|223989|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1834-1888}}(*); Franciscan Church (ʿAkko, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1835-1982''' {{FSC|117962|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1835-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. John the Baptist Church (ʿAkko, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1853-1982''' {{FSC|112335|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1853-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. Annunciation (Beit Jala, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1855-1982''' {{FSC|98554|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1855-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Joseph (Jifna, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1856-1981''' {{FSC|123117|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1856-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Immaculate Church (Bir Zeit, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1856-1982''' {{FSC|98550|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1856-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. Immaculate Church (Bir Zeit, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1857-1982''' {{FSC|112338|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1857-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. Holy Family (Ramallah, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1860-1982''' {{FSC|92913|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1860-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. Holy Redeemer (Et Taiyiba, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1863-1979''' {{FSC|112350|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1863-1979}}(*); Catholic Church. Savior at Jacob's Well (Shekhem, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1863-1981''' {{FSC|23356|title-id|disp=Church records, 1863-1981}}(*); Armenian Convent (Bethlehem) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1865-1982''' {{FSC|112346|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1865-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Justin (Rafidiya, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1869-1982''' {{FSC|117943|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1869-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. John the Apostle Church (Jaffa de Nazareth, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1869-1982''' {{FSC|98694|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1869-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Joseph (Shefarʿam, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1873-1982''' {{FSC|117958|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1873-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea Church (Ramla, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1878-1982''' {{FSC|117947|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1878-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Joseph (Er Reina, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1881-1982''' {{FSC|112362|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1881-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. Miracle of Cana Church (Kafr Kanna, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1885-1982''' {{FSC|112358|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1885-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. Visitation (Zababida, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1890-1981''' {{FSC|88665|title-id|disp=Church register, 1890-1981}}(*); St. George's Cathedral (Jerusalem : Anglican Episcopal) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1903-1982''' {{FSC|98562|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1903-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Anthony's Church (Rama, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|121987|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Annunciation (Beit Jala, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|121958|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Annunciation (Nazareth, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123109|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Holy Family (Ramallah, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123133|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Holy Virgin Dolorosa Church (Abud, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|155730|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Latin Patriarchate (Jerusalem) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123163|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Miracle of Cana Church (Kafr Kanna, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123101|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Our Lady of Fatima Church (Beit Sahur, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123137|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Savior at Jacob's Well (Shekhem, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123156|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Anthony's Church (Rama, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|121945|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Catherine (Bethlehem, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123175|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. St. John the Apostle Church (Jaffa de Nazareth, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123180|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. St. John the Baptist Church (ʿAkko, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|128480|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Joseph of Arimathea (Ramla, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123171|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Joseph (Er Reina, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123125|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Joseph (Jifna, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123159|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Joseph (Shefarʿam, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123141|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Justin (Rafidiya, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|117969|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. St. Saviour (Jerusalem) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|123145|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1918-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Visitation (Zababida, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1919-1981''' {{FSC|123152|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1919-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Holy Family (Gaza, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1919-1981''' {{FSC|123129|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1919-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Holy Redeemer (Et Taiyiba, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1920-1982''' {{FSC|128558|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1920-1982}}(*); Armenian Catholic Church. Patriarchate of Jerusalem at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1922-1982''' {{FSC|98558|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1922-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. Holy Virgin Dolorosa Church (Abud, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1926-1980''' {{FSC|98702|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1926-1980}}(*); Catholic Church. Deir Rafat Convent (Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1929-1981''' {{FSC|123149|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1929-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Holy Redeemer (Jenin, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1929-1982''' {{FSC|117951|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1929-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. Holy Redeemer (Jenin, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1934-1980''' {{FSC|117966|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1934-1980}}(*); Catholic Church. Holy Family (Gaza, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1944-1981''' {{FSC|123113|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1944-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Annunciation (ʿEin ʿArik, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1944-1982''' {{FSC|116333|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1944-1982}}(*); Catholic Church. Annunciation (ʿEin ʿArik, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1954-1981''' {{FSC|123105|title-id|disp=Parish register transcripts, 1954-1981}}(*); Catholic Church. Good Shepherd (Jericho, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 
=== Church of Greece ===
*'''1885-1982''' {{FSC|34258|title-id|disp=Church records, 1885-1982}}(*); Church of Greece. St. George's Church (Et Taiyiba, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1893-1982''' {{FSC|98723|title-id|disp=Church records, 1893-1982}}(*); Church of Greece. St. Gabriel's Church (Nazareth, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1896-1956''' {{FSC|67081|title-id|disp=Baptisms, 1896-1956, }}(*); Church of Greece. Parish of Jaffa de Nazareth (Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1920-1982''' {{FSC|96959|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1920-1982}}(*); Church of Greece. Grandfather Church (Beit Sahur, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1921-1982''' {{FSC|98719|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1921-1982}}(*); Church of Greece. St. Elias Church (Tarshisha, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1922-1982''' {{FSC|96967|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1922-1982}}(*); Church of Greece. Virgin Mary and St. Nicholas Church (Beit Jala, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1940-1982''' {{FSC|34280|title-id|disp=Church records, 1940-1982}}(*); Church of Greece. Sitti Miriam Church (Abud, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1968-1982''' {{FSC|98716|title-id|disp=Parish registers, 1968-1982}}(*); Church of Greece. St. George's Church (Jifna, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 
=== Evangelical Episcopal ===
*'''1950-1982''' {{FSC|92894|title-id|disp=Church register, 1950-1982}}(*); Church of the Savior (Karf Yasif, Israel : Evangelical Episcopal) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1854-1982''' {{FSC|92890|title-id|disp=Church register, 1854-1982}}(*); Christ Church (Nazareth : Evangelical Episcopal) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1862-1976''' {{FSC|92882|title-id|disp=Church register, 1862-1976}}(*); St. Paul's Church (Shefarʿam, Israel : Evangelical Episcopal) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 
=== Greek Melkite Church ===
*'''1837-1982''' {{FSC|99488|title-id|disp=Church records, 1837-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. Annunciation Church (Nazareth) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1841-1982''' {{FSC|99711|title-id|disp=Church records, 1841-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. St. Elias Church (Haifa, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1854-1982''' {{FSC|110977|title-id|disp=Church records, 1854-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. St. Andrew Church (ʿAkko, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1880-1982''' {{FSC|99482|title-id|disp=Church records, 1880-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. St. George Church (Tarshisha, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1885-1982''' {{FSC|99719|title-id|disp=Church records, 1885-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. St. George Church (Maghar, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1886-1980''' {{FSC|99731|title-id|disp=Church records, 1886-1980}}(*); Greek Melkite Church (Iqrit, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1903-1982''' {{FSC|110973|title-id|disp=Church records, 1903-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. St. Anthony Church (El Makr, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1906-1982''' {{FSC|99715|title-id|disp=Church records, 1906-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church (Kafr Kanna, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1908-1982''' {{FSC|99273|title-id|disp=Church records, 1908-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. Annunciation Church (Miʿilya, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1918-1981''' {{FSC|99744|title-id|disp=Church records, 1918-1981}}(*); St. Peter and Paul Church (Jish, Israel : Greek Melkite) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1920-1982''' {{FSC|99486|title-id|disp=Church records, 1920-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. St. John Church (Deir Hanna, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1921-1982''' {{FSC|99270|title-id|disp=Church records, 1921-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. St. Elias Church (Fassuta, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1923-1982''' {{FSC|99495|title-id|disp=Church records, 1923-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. St. Philip Church (Turʿan, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1924-1982''' {{FSC|99723|title-id|disp=Church records, 1924-1982}}(*); Greek Melkite Church. Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Rama, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images


=== Maronite Church ===
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages,], index and images, ($)
*'''1842-1982''' {{FSC|99262|title-id|disp=Church records, 1842-1982}}(*); Maronite Church. St. Louis Church (Haifa, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1858-1982''' {{FSC|99266|title-id|disp=Church records, 1858-1982}}(*); Maronite Church (Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1862-1970''' {{FSC|99242|title-id|disp=Church records, 1862-1970}}(*); Maronite Church. Church of Our Lady (Jish, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1898-1967''' {{FSC|99254|title-id|disp=Church records, 1898-1967}}(*); Maronite Church (Barʿam, Israel) at FamilySearch Catalog - images


=== Orthodox Church ===
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], index and images, ($)
*'''1821-1982''' {{FSC|92898|title-id|disp=Church records, 1821-1982}}(*); Syrian Orthodox Church. St. Mark Church (Jerusalem) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1881-1982''' {{FSC|102692|title-id|disp=Church records, 1881-1982}}(*); Coptic Orthodox Church. Coptic Chapel (Jerusalem) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1909-1982''' {{FSC|92906|title-id|disp=Church records, 1909-1982}}(*); Syrian Orthodox Church. Virgin Mary Church (Bethlehem) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 
<br>
*[https://armenian-jerusalem.org/Database/registers.htm?fbclid=IwAR30pNG8EfWntMq4CdjSHaoEAml4NocbYf5LJPHlOCq8LvuPZhBx3pobRDE#top Baptism, marriage, and burial records for Armenians in Jerusalem (1846-2008)]
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages,], index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms], index & images ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External  UK, Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects, 1628-1969], index ($)


==Historical Background==
==Historical Background==
Christianity is one of the main religions in Israel, third by size, and is practiced by 177,000 people living in Israel (2.0% of the population) as of 2020. 77% of these followers are Arab-Christians, who are mostly adherents of the '''Melkite Greek Catholic Church''' (60% of Arab Christians). 42% of all Israeli Christians are affiliated with the Melkite Greek Church, and 30%-32% with the '''Orthodox Church''''; smaller numbers are split between '''Latin Rite Catholics''' with 13% of Christians, about 25,000 '''Russian Orthodox Christians (Russian Orthodox Church)''', about 15,000 Arameans (including 7,000 Maronites) who adhere to the '''Maronite and Syriac Churches''', 3,000 to 10,000 adherents of '''Armenian Churches'''', 1,000 Assyrians affiliated with the '''Assyrian Churches'''', a community of around 1,000 '''Copts''', being registered as "Arab Christians", though their Arab identity is disputed, and small branches of Protestants.
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Israel", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Israel", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Israel, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><br>
 
'''Ten Christian churches are formally recognized under Israel's confessional system, for the self-regulation and state recognition of status issues, such as marriage and divorce: the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Armenian Catholic Church, the Chaldean Catholic Church, the Episcopal Church, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Latin Church, the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, the Syriac Catholic Church, the Syriac Maronite Church, and the Syriac Orthodox Church'''. However, the practice of religion is free, with no restrictions on the practice of other denominations. There are approximately 300 Christians who had converted from Islam according to one 2014 estimate, and most of them are part of the Roman Catholic church. A certain number of Israelis also practice Messianic Judaism—usually considered a syncretist form of Christianity. The number of '''Messianic Jews''' in Israel is estimated at around 20,000. They are mostly classified "without religious affiliation" rather than Jewish or Christian.
 
Israeli Christians are historically bound with neighboring Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian Christians. Christian Arabs are one of the most educated groups in Israel. Maariv newspaper has described the Christian Arabs sector as "the most successful in the education system", since Christian Arabs fared the best in terms of education in comparison to any other group receiving an education in Israel.
 
There has been a small Protestant community in Israel since the foundation of the state in 1948, who are either Christian Arabs who had changed their religious affiliation to Protestant teachings or European residents moving to the area.
 
The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East is a province of the Anglican Communion.
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Israel", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Israel, accessed 11 April 2020. </ref><br>


==Information Recorded in the Records==
==Information Recorded in the Records==
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==How to Find Records==
==How to Find Records==
===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://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''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://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=1927154&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Israel%22 '''records of Israel'''].
:::a. Click on the [COUNTRY LINK '''records of Israel'''].
:::b. Click on '''Places within Israel''' and a list of towns will appear.
:::b. Click on '''Places within Israel''' 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.   
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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 [[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-mdynt-yshrl/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Israel''']
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-brasil/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Israel''']
*[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 Israel''']


== '''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:
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult:
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Israel&country_sn=IL&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=29.47969999999999&nelat=33.33280500000001&swlng=34.2673871&nelng=35.896244&lat=31.046051&lng=34.851612&faddress=Israel&place_id=ChIJi8mnMiRJABURuiw1EyBCa2o#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Israel''']
*[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: Israel''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/catholic+church+in+Israel/@32.6925657,34.1703536,8z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Catholic churches in Israel''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/greek+melkite+church+in+Israel/@33.5986287,35.4021545,11z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Greek Melkite churches in Israel''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/armenian+church+in+Israel/@32.2942254,34.4283793,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Armenian churches in Israel''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/Maronite+church+in+Israel/@32.2917493,34.4256187,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Maronite churches in Israel''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/chaldean+church+in+Israel/@32.2876608,34.8936891,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Chaldean churches in Israel''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/syriac+church+in+Israel/@32.2723608,34.9131808,8.92z '''Google Maps search results for Syriac churches in Israel''']
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/coptic+church+in+Israel/@32.2695759,34.9102518,8z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Coptic churches in Israel''']


=== Historical Background ===
=== Historical Background ===
There are approximately 200,000 Christians in Israel[1] and the Palestinian territories,[2] representing about 1.5% of the total population. The largest Catholic Churches include 64,400 Greek Melkite Catholics, 32,200 Latin Catholics, and 11,270 Maronite Catholics.
<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Israel", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Israel, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref><ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Israel", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Israel, accessed 1 April 2020. </ref>


Jurisdictions of seven of the Catholic Churches overlap in Israel: the '''Armenian, Chaldean, Greek Melkite, Latin (Roman), Maronite, and Syriac'''. The '''Coptic Catholic''' patriarchate also has representation in Israel and the Palestinian territories, as does the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, the Territorial Prelature of the Notre Dame Center of Jerusalem, and the Personal prelature of Opus Dei have jurisdictional presence. The Holy See is represented by the Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and the Apostolic Delegate in Jerusalem for Palestine.
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''==
 
===Online Records===
About 85% of the Catholics in Israel and the Palestinian territories are Arabic-speaking. In addition to a handful of chaplaincies for expatriate clergy, pilgrims, and workers, there is also a vicariate within the Latin Patriarchate ministering to Hebrew Catholics, i.e., non-Arab converts to Catholicism of Hebrew descent, or Hebrew-speaking Catholics born to immigrant workers, often from the Philippines. <ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Israel", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Israel, accessed 11 April 2020. </ref>
Online church information is available to current members, deceased members, and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.''']


===Historical Background===
<ref> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Israel, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Israel, accessed 6 April 2020.</ref>
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''==
[[File:Map of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.png|600px|thumb|left|<center>Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East (including Israel)</center>]]
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Christ+Anglican+Church/@32.7025426,34.1759027,8z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x151c4c2ca4989555:0x1e4cc02fae53e373!8m2!3d32.7025426!4d35.2965135 '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Israel''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Anglican churches in Israel''']
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=='''Assembly of God Church Records'''==
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=='''Armenian Apostolic Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
'''Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem'''<br>
Address: Armenian Patriarchate Street 87 Jerusalem <br>
Mail: P.O.Box 14235 Jerusalem Old City 9191141 ISRAEL <br>
Email: pressinfoapj@gmail.com <br>
Email: webmaster@armenian-patriarchate.com <br>
 
=='''Assemblies of God Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/assemblies+of+god+church+in+Israel/@32.21016,34.8769555,8z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Assemblies of God churches in Israel''']
 
=='''Jehovah's Witnesses Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/jehovah's+witness+church+in+Israel/@31.7383805,34.930125,10z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Jehovah's Witnesses churches in Israel''']
 
=='''Lutheran Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/lutheran+church+in+Israel/@32.2299588,34.8880543,8z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Lutheran churches in Israel''']
 
=='''Methodist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===  
===Writing for Records===  
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/methodist+church+in+Israel/@31.9161015,34.8070735,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Methodist churches in Israel''']
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Israel''']
 
=='''Presbyterian Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/presbyterian+church+in+Israel/@31.7386932,35.1760754,13z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Presbyterian churches in Israel''']
 
=='''Protestant Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/protestant+church+in+Israel/@32.2497641,34.899153,8z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Protestant churches in Israel''']
 
=='''Russian Orthodox Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/russian+orthodox+church+in+Israel/@32.2596692,34.9047024,8z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Russian Orthodox churches in Israel''']
=='''Seventh-day Adventist Church Records'''==
===Writing for Records===
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/SDA+church+in+Israel/@31.918562,34.8098342,9z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Israel''']
 
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Historical Background[edit | edit source]

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Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records[edit | edit source]

Writing for Records[edit | edit source]

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Assembly of God Church Records[edit | edit source]

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  • [ Google Maps search results for Assembly of God churches in Israel]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Israel", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel, accessed 1 April 2020.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Israel", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Israel, accessed 1 April 2020.
  3. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Religion in Israel", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Israel, accessed 1 April 2020.
  4. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Israel", in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Israel, accessed 1 April 2020.
  5. ↑ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Facts and Statistics: Israel, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics/country/Israel, accessed 6 April 2020.

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