Greek in Zimbabwe
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| People Name: | Greek |
| Country: | Zimbabwe |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 9,000 |
| World Population: | 10,375,900 |
| Primary Language: | Greek |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 92.00 % |
| 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
Most of the Greek community in Zimbabwe is found in Harare, the capital city, showcasing Greek heritage through its churches, restaurants, small businesses, and social clubs. Many Greeks immigrated to Zimbabwe seeking a better life after World War II and during the Greek Civil War, which lasted from 1946 to 1949.
While most community members found work in the retail and manufacturing sectors in Harare, some also worked in hydroelectric construction and heavy industry, where there was a severe labor shortage in the early post-war period.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Greek population in Zimbabwe is currently declining, mostly due to the deterioration of the country’s domestic and financial conditions. Aside from a number of landowners and businesspeople, most members of the Greek community are engaged in trade and bakery activities. They are organized into communities, and there is a Greek secondary school in operation.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The predominant religion among the Greeks is Christian Orthodoxy. Zimbabwe is home to several Greek Orthodox churches, as well as Greek associations and humanitarian organizations.
What Are Their Needs?
The Greeks need to see beyond rituals and traditions. Jesus should be the center of a vibrant faith.
Prayer Points
Pray for a better understanding of the gospel and a closer relationship with the living God.
Pray for missionaries who understand their traditions to approach them respectfully, sharing the truth about Jesus Christ so they can become His disciples and make other disciples.
Pray that soon Greek disciples in Zimbabwe will be making more disciples.