The Greek Cypriots of United States

The Greek Cypriots of United States, numbering approximately 9,600 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a Greek-speaking Orthodox Christian people of Cyprus whose culture combines Hellenic traditions, Eastern Mediterranean influences, strong family networks, and a distinct Cypriot national identity. They mostly adhere to Eastern Orthodox Christianity and English is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Eurasian Peoples
Country: United States
People Cluster: Greek
Primary Language(s): English (eng)
Primary Religion(s): Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Population: 9,600
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG043251
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

90%
%
Eastern Orthodox Christia… Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: English
Language Family:

100%
%
English Speakers

Media Resources in English:

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Greek Cypriots are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Greek Cypriots:
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Greek Cypriots of United States

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
readRomans 8:1

Pray that God will reassure those who may be struggling with the cost of following Jesus that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
readPsalm 34:4

Pray for each who becomes a child of God to share the hope of eternity with family and friends.

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
readIsaiah 41:10

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will not fear, for the Lord is with them, and He will strengthen, help, and uphold them with His righteous right hand.

For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.
read2 Corinthians 1:8-9

Pray that as people hear and believe the gospel, they will be faithful as they walk through trials and will have an opportunity to be a witness to others in this people group of the goodness of God.

Cypriot, Greek Across Countries (ROP3 - 102344) reported in the following countries:

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