How many Maronite are there in Cyprus?
Maronite Catholic Archeparchy of Cyprus
| Archeparchy of Cyprus (Maronite) Archeparchy Cyprensis Maronitarum | |
|---|---|
| Country | Cyprus |
| Statistics | |
| Population – Catholics (including non-members) | (as of 2013) 10,400 |
| Parishes | 12 |
What religion is most common in Cyprus?
Religion in Cyprus
- Orthodox Christianity (89.2\%)
- Catholic (2.9\%)
- Protestant (2\%)
- Islam (1.8\%)
What language do Maronites speak?
Arabic
Maronites are estimated to make up around 21 per cent of the Lebanese population. Originally Aramaic speakers, today Maronites speak Arabic, but use Syriac as a liturgical language.
What do the Maronites believe in?
Some historians have suggested that the Maronites were once monothelites, followers of a heterodox doctrine that affirmed that there was a divine but no human will in Christ.
Is Cyprus Arabic?
Cyprus is not Arab but still you can easily confuse a Levant Arab for a Cypriot, since Cyprus is also considered to be in Levant region.
How many Lebanese are there in Cyprus?
20,000 people
Lebanese people in Cyprus include immigrants and descendants of immigrants from Lebanon, numbering approximately 20,000 people of Lebanese descent.
Do Maronite priests marry?
Roughly half of the Catholic priests of the Maronite church of Lebanon elect to marry. Eastern Rite Catholics like the Maronites and Melkites are following rules that would be familiar to any Greek Orthodox Christian. Priests may marry prior to ordination, but not after.
Are Maronite Arabs?
Maronite Deacon Soubhi Makhoul, administrator for the Maronite Exarchate in Jerusalem, has said “The Maronites are Arabs, we are part of the Arab world. And although it’s important to revive our language and maintain our heritage, the church is very outspoken against the campaign of these people.”
What Bible does the Maronite Church use?
The Peshitta
The Peshitta is the standard Syriac Bible, used by the Maronite Church, amongst others.