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''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Cyprus, go to the [[Cyprus Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Cyprus, go to the [[Cyprus Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
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== Historical Background== | == Historical Background== | ||
Religion in Cyprus is characterized by two main religious beliefs and practices; Christianity makes up 73% of the population of the island. Most Greek Cypriots, and thus the majority of the population of Cyprus, are members of the autocephalous '''Greek Orthodox (Church of Cyprus)''', whereas most Turkish Cypriots are officially Sunni Muslims. There are also Bahá'í, '''Catholic''', Jewish, '''Protestant (including Anglican), Maronite, Armenian Apostolic''', and non-religious communities in 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> | Religion in Cyprus is characterized by two main religious beliefs and practices; Christianity makes up 73% of the population of the island. Most Greek Cypriots, and thus the majority of the population of Cyprus, are members of the autocephalous '''Greek Orthodox (Church of Cyprus)''', whereas most Turkish Cypriots are officially Sunni Muslims. There are also Bahá'í, '''Catholic''', Jewish, '''Protestant (including Anglican), Maronite, Armenian Apostolic''', and non-religious communities in 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> | ||
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