Orthodox Christianity in Jordan

Orthodox Christianity in Jordan is a long-established part of Christianity in Jordan. It includes Greek Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Assyrian and Coptic minorities. ^[1] Converts from Islam to Christianity risk the loss of civil rights. ^[2] Christmas and the Gregorian calendar New Year are recognized holidays. ^[3] Many Christians are foreigners, in particular Iraqis. ^[4]

References

1. ^ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2009/127350.htm
2. ^ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2009/127350.htm
3. ^ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2009/127350.htm
4. ^ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2009/127350.htm

See also

• Roman Catholicism in Jordan
• Human rights in Jordan
• Freedom of religion in Jordan
• Orthodox Christianity in Turkey
• Orthodox Christianity in Azerbaijan
• Orthodox Christianity in Saudi Arabia
• Orthodox Christianity in Iraq
• Orthodox Christianity in Egypt