Christianity in Manipur

Christianity in Manipur

Christianity is a relatively large minority in Manipur, a state of Northeast India. This includes Meitei Christians. Manipur has less Catholics than Protestants.[1] A Manipur Baptist Convention exists. The Reformed Presbyterian Church North-East India Synod has its seat in Manipur.[2] The Presbyterian Church in India and the Church of Christ are present in the state, too.[3][4] The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal has its seat in the state. The Manipur Section of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has about 40 conregations.[5] All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) exists.[6] The state has or used to have persecution of Christians.[7]

List of denominations

Source[8]

  • Evangelical Congregational Church
  • Evangelical Free Church of India
  • Independent Churches of India
  • Roman Catholic church
  • Kuki Christian Church

References

  1. ^ Metrocog.net
  2. ^ Icrconline.com
  3. ^ Luisterenddienen.nl (Dutch)
  4. ^ Church-of-christ.org
  5. ^ Adventistyearbook.org
  6. ^ Golias-editions.fr
  7. ^ Christianpersecution.info
  8. ^ World Christian Encyclopedia, Second edition, 2001 Volume 1, p. 369-370

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