Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Solomons
Language: Varisi - (vrs)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Country: Solomon Islands
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Population: 13,500
Global Population: 13,500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Varese of Solomon Islands, numbering 13,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Solomons people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Solomon Islands. Their primary language is Varisi. The primary religion practiced by the Varese is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Churches founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available