Protestantism in Greece

In today's world, Protestantism in Greece has become a topic of increasing interest to a wide variety of people. Whether we are talking about Protestantism in Greece on a personal, professional, cultural or social level, its importance is undeniable. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the impact and relevance of Protestantism in Greece in our daily lives. From its origins to its influence on today's society, we will examine the many facets of Protestantism in Greece and how it has evolved over time. Through detailed analysis and deep reflections, we hope to provide a comprehensive view of Protestantism in Greece and its role in the modern world.

Protestants in Greece, including the Greek Evangelical Church and Free Evangelical Churches, stand at about 30,000. Assemblies of God, International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and other Pentecostal churches of the Greek Synod of Apostolic Church has 12,000 members.

The independent Free Apostolic Church of Pentecost is the biggest Protestant denomination in Greece with 120 churches.

Protestant/Evangelical missionaries were active in Greece since 1819, one of the first being Jonas King. Today there is a sizeable Evangelical community in the city of Katerini.

Notable Greek Protestants

References

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  3. ^ "Church addresses from the Official Site – in Greek". Christianity.gr. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-22.