Greek Cypriot in United States


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

In 1400 BC, the island of Cyprus was controlled by Greece. Though the centuries, Cyprus was controlled by various powers. These powers seldom interfered with the Greek culture, though they had their influence. Though the long-lasting influence of the Ottoman Empire (300 years) added Islam to Cyprus, the island was culturally a variation of what we call “Greek.” After WWI, Cyprus came under the control of the UK, so there is also a British influence in their culture.

A small number of Greek Cypriots arrived in the US in the 1930s. In the 1950s, many Greek Cypriots migrated outside the country for better jobs and to escape domestic problems in Cyprus. More joined them in 1974 when Turkey invaded Cyprus. Most of these Greek Cypriots went to the UK, the US, Canada or Australia. A small number are in Greece.


What Are Their Lives Like?

It has been a couple of generations since Greek Cypriots migrated to the United States. They are largely assimilated, especially the younger generation. They speak English, and their families are becoming weaker, but more egalitarian. Greek Cypriot women usually work outside the home. In order to maintain their cultural identity and language, they usually have cultural associations. These associations help them maintain ties with Cyprus and stay abreast of issues on that island. They keep close contact with the greater Greek community, often intermarrying with them.

The Greek Cypriots in the US value getting higher education. As a result, many hold positions as teachers, academics, scientists, engineers and doctors.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Greek Cypriots adhere to the Greek Orthodox Church. Some are secularized while a small number are Evangelical.


What Are Their Needs?

The Greek Cypriots need to put all their trust in Jesus Christ. This doesn’t mean that they need to abandon their culture or their church, but they need to keep Christ supreme in their hearts.


Prayer Points

Pray for a Christ-centered spiritual revival among Greek Cypriots.

Pray for Greek Cypriot disciplers to disciple others, including Muslim Turks.

Pray for spiritual hunger and a willingness to embrace the truth of Jesus Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Cypriots, Greek in United States.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Cypriots

https://www.everyculture.com/wc/Costa-Rica-to-Georgia/Greek-Cypriots.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Cypriot_diaspora

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypriot_Americans


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Cypriots, Greek
People Name in Country Cypriots, Greek
Natural Name Greek Cypriot
Alternate Names Cypriot; Greek; Greek Cypriot
Population this Country 9,600
Population all Countries 900,000
Total Countries 6
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 11456
ROP3 Code 102344
ROP25 Code 302794
ROP25 Name Greek
Country United States
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country United States
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.00 %)
90.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
10.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Greek
Language Code ell   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
English
Primary Language Greek
Language Code ell   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  English
People Groups Speaking Greek

Primary Language:  Greek

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1547-1949)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1638-1989)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1840-2003)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
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Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings General Ministry Resources General / Other
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Greek Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Greek YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Greek YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible Gateway scripture Bible Gateway
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