Kabardian in Türkiye (Turkey)


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction

The Kabardian came dangerously close to ethnic extermination as victims of the century-long Russo-Circassian wars that ended in 1864. Considering the tragic expulsion, emigration or destruction of 90 percent of their population from their Russian homeland, their national survival into modern times is almost unbelievable. This is thanks to Turkish hospitality. The Karbadians are strong in hospitality, saying, “A guest is a messenger from God.” or “The guest of a Kabardian is as safe as if protected by a fortress.”


Ministry Obstacles

Once characterized by folk Islam, Kabardians are now increasingly plagued by an encroaching attraction to radicalism among many youth. Attacks and counterattacks between rebels and military/police both claim innocent lives exacerbate instability and deepen bitterness and mistrust in the region.


Prayer Focus

Pray that young Kabardians will catch the vision of Almighty God who loves them infinitely, and will become a new generation of fruitful, multiplying witnesses within their people group, thrusting down spiritual roots.
Pray for many house churches among these hospitable people.
Pray they will ask Jesus to be a guest in their lives.
Pray for Jesus visions and dreams among this people group.


Scripture Prayers for the Kabardian in Türkiye (Turkey).


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People Name General Kabardian
People Name in Country Kabardian
Pronunciation kuh-BAR-dee-un
Alternate Names East Circassian; Kabado-Cherkes; Upper Circassian
Population this Country 1,209,000
Population all Countries 1,989,000
Total Countries 8
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 24
PeopleID3 11675
ROP3 Code 102815
Country Türkiye (Turkey)
Region Asia, Central
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 45  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Kayseri Province, Uzun Yayla plateau east of Kayseri city; scattered in other areas in Samsun, Amasya, and Corum provinces.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Türkiye (Turkey)
Region Asia, Central
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 45  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Kayseri Province, Uzun Yayla plateau east of Kayseri city; scattered in other areas in Samsun, Amasya, and Corum provinces..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Kabardian in Türkiye (Turkey)

Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kabardian (1,209,000 speakers)
Language Code kbd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kabardian (1,209,000 speakers)
Language Code kbd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kabardian
Photo Source Dan Zelazo - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Map Source Location: Joshua Project. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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