Ruthenian in Ukraine


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Ruthenian are an Eastern Slavic ethnic group. Their origins can be traced back to Slavic peoples who began to appear in the valleys of the Carpathian Mountains in small numbers during the fifth and sixth centuries. The Ruthenian are located in the remote and rugged Carpathian highlands which overlap portions of Ukraine, Hungary and Slovakia. There are smaller populations in Czechia, Montenegro and Poland.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Traditional Ruthenian culture is characterized by the colorful and elaborate craftsmanship of their clothing, sculpture, architecture, woodworking, metalworking, rug weaving, pottery and egg decorating. They have their own folk songs and dances.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They are affiliated with the Greek Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches and consider membership to be a part of their national character.


What Are Their Needs?

The Ruthenian people need to take Christ’s yoke upon them and allow for his loving guidance.


Prayer Points

Ask God to call out Bible believing Christians to disciple the Ruthenians to disciple others.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move in Ruthenian churches, turning hearts fully to Jesus Christ and him crucified.
Pray for them to see his blessings and to give him praise every day.


Scripture Prayers for the Ruthenian, Rusyn in Ukraine.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruthenians
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ruthenian-Catholic-Church
https://mondediplo.com/2013/05/12borders
https://eeparchy.com/2021/01/23/what-is-the-difference-between-ruthenian-greek-catholic-and-the-ukrainian-catholic-church/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Ruthenian, Rusyn
People Name in Country Ruthenian, Rusyn
Natural Name Ruthenian
Alternate Names Balkan Gypsy; Hungarian Gypsy; Jerides; Rusin; Rusy; Rusyn
Population this Country 7,700
Population all Countries 85,000
Total Countries 6
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 14601
ROP3 Code 108457
ROP25 Code 307074
ROP25 Name Ruthene / Ruthenian
Country Ukraine
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Zakarpats’ka oblast’.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Ukraine
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Zakarpats’ka oblast’..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 3.70 %)
85.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
15.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Rusyn (7,700 speakers)
Language Code rue   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Rusyn (7,700 speakers)
Language Code rue   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Rusyn

Primary Language:  Rusyn

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2009)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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