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Christian music arrived in Australia with the First Fleet of British settlers in 1788 and has grown to include all genres from traditional Hymns of Praise to Christian Rock and country music. St Mary's Cathedral Choir, Sydney is the oldest musical institution in Australia, from origins in 1817. [124]
The Christian festivals of Christmas and Easter are national public holidays in Australia. Christmas, which recalls the birth of Jesus Christ , is celebrated on 25 December during the Australian summer (although on 7 January by some Eastern Orthodox) and is an important cultural festival even for many non-religious Australians.
The largest Christian denomination is the Catholic Church, with 1.3 billion baptized members. [9] The second largest Christian branch is either Protestantism (if it is considered a single group), or the Eastern Orthodox Church (if Protestants are considered to be divided into multiple denominations).
The story of Christian art in Australia began with the arrival of the first British settlers at the end of the 18th century. During the 19th century, Gothic Revival cathedrals were built in the colonial capitals, often containing stained glass art works, as can be seen at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, and St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne.
Major religious affiliations in Australia by census year [3] Atheism, agnosticism, scepticism, freethought, secular humanism or general irreligion are increasing in Australia. [4] Post-war Australia has become a highly secularised country. [5] Religion does not play a major role in the lives of much of the population. [6]
Christian hymns by country (15 C) Christian mass media by country (6 C) ... Christianity in Australia (11 C, 12 P) Christianity in Austria (12 C, 3 P)
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Christian Reformed Churches of Australia; ... Pages in category "Christianity in Australia" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.