Singapore is a country that has people from different ethnicities. You can find Malaya people, Indians, Arabs, Chinese as well as Eurasians in this small country in Southeast Asia. these people practice different religions and are part of different community. The religions practiced in Singapore include Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and many more. Chirtianity is one of the most prominent religion in Singapore. you will find numerous churches as well as other christian institutions in this city-state.
Christianity first arrived on Singapore soon after the establishment of modern Singapore in the year 1819. In half a year, the first Protestant missionary arrived on Singapore to set up a local ministry.later the local born church leaders took charge of the ministry. Several theologicval collegeswere also established. These colleges were set up to educate and produce more and more next generation leaders. Soon more churches as well as other christian organizations were established. This resulted into a growth in the followers of Christianity in Singapore. more than 14% of the population of he country follow Chirstianity in Singapore. almost one third of the christian population of the counrtry are catholics while the rest of them are protestants. Christianity ois considered as one of the four main religions in Singapore.
The Roman Catholic population of Singapore consists of Eurasians, Chinese and Indians. There are 30 Roman Catholic parishes in different parts of Singapore sand each of them administer a particular district. Most of these catholic parishes are directly involved in social services. Some of them are also encouraging the creation of Small Christian Communities. the National Council of Churches of Singapore is the umbrella organization under which the umbrella organization for the non-catholic churches.
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