Christianity in Anhui
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Anhui province of China has one of the largest Christian populations of regions of East Asia.[1] It includes millions of people.[2] According to surveys conducted in 2007 and 2009, 5.30% of the population identifies as Christian.[3] Christianity in Henan is one of the largest Christian populations in East Asia as well .[4] The Shouters are active in the province.[5] The defunct Apostolic Vicariate of Kiang-nan had a long history. The country has Persecution of Christians.[6] Watchman Nee died a martyr in an Anhui labour-camp in 1972.[7]
Roman Catholic dioceses with seat in Anhui
[edit]- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Anqing
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Bengbu
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Wuhu
See also
[edit]- Beili Wang
- Zhushenjiao
- Christianity in Anhui's neighbouring provinces
References
[edit]- ^ Atlas of Global Christianity. 1910-2010. Edinburgh University Press, 2009, p. 137
- ^ Atlas of Global Christianity. 1910-2010. Edinburgh University Press, 2009, p. 137
- ^ China General Social Survey 2009, Chinese Spiritual Life Survey (CSLS) 2007. Report by: Xiuhua Wang (2015, p. 15) Archived 2015-09-25 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Atlas of Global Christianity. 1910-2010. Edinburgh University Press,2009, p. 137
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