Greek in Tanzania
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| People Name: | Greek |
| Country: | Tanzania |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 40,000 |
| World Population: | 10,375,900 |
| Primary Language: | Greek |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 91.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.40 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Greek |
| Affinity Bloc: | Eurasian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Greeks are the descendants of the migrants from the Balkan Peninsula who came to Russia partly in the eighteenth century, but mostly in the nineteenth century. This migration was the result of the political situation from the Balkans and Russian-Turkish wars, leading to considerable movement of the population. The Christian population, oppressed and mercilessly robbed by the government of the Ottoman empire, saw in Russia their liberator from the centuries-old Turkish oppression. They left their homes and followed the Russian army in masses.
In modern times, Greeks have found business opportunities around the world. There is a Greek diaspora in many countries, even in Tanzania.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Most likely, Greeks in Tanzania either work in the Greek Consulate or they are in the business community.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Their religion is Greek Orthodox. The Greek Orthodox Church adheres to basic Christian teachings, but people usually gravitate to traditions. This sometimes gets their hearts and minds off the Living Lord.
What Are Their Needs?
They are religious but lack understanding of a need for a close relationship with the living God.
Prayer Points
Pray for revival in the Greek Orthodox church leading many to put all their faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for Greek disciples to make more disciples in Tanzania.
Pray that soon Greek Christians will be salt and light in Tanzania, drawing Muslims to the only savior.