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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.'' | ||
== 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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==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:// | 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: | ||
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927026&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Cyprus%22 '''records of Cyprus''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within Cyprus''' and a list of towns will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within Cyprus''' 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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=='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | =='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | ||
[[File:Map of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.png|400px|thumb|right|<center>Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East (including Cyprus)</center>]] | |||
===Writing for 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'''] | *[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=== | ===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> | 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> | ||
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=='''Armenian Apostolic Church Records'''== | =='''Armenian Apostolic Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
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