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They introduced Christianity to their fellow yogis, converting many in the process. [137] The descendants of these Christians are today known as the Bombay East Indian Christians who are predominantly Roman Catholics and inhabitants of the north Konkan region.
Christianity was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 1st century (72 AD). Possibly after the apostle Thomas' visit to India. [ 14 ] The Anuradhapura cross is an ancient recorded symbol of Christianity in the island. [ 15 ]
Christianity is a minority religion in Delhi, the National Capital Territory of India. A diocese of the Church of North India is established in Delhi, as well as the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Delhi. Other major churches include the Central Baptist Church, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Hauz Khas (belonging to the Indian (Malankara) Orthodox ...
Christianity in Kerala. Christianity is the third-largest practiced religion in Kerala, accounting for 18% of the population according to the 2001 Indian census. [1] According to traditional accounts, Thomas the Apostle sailed to the Malabar region in 52 AD and introduced Christianity to the area. [2] Although a minority, the Christian ...
Religion in India is characterised by a diversity of religious beliefs and practices. Throughout India's history, religion has been an important part of the country's culture and the Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of four of the world's major religions, namely, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, which are collectively known as native Indian religions or Dharmic religions and ...
The history of Christianity began with the ministry of Jesus, a Jewish teacher and healer who was crucified and died c.AD 30–33 in Jerusalem in the Roman province of Judea. Afterwards, his followers, a set of apocalyptic Jews, proclaimed him risen from the dead.
Advent Christian Conference. Amazing Grace Ministries. Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church. Anglican Church of India (Continuing Anglican) Apatani Christian Fellowship. Apostolic Christian Assembly. Apostolic Church of Pentecost. Apostolic Evangelical Church of India. ASMD New Anglican Synod.
Protestants in India are a small minority in a predominantly Hindu majority country, but form majorities in the north-eastern states of Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland. They are also significant minorities in Punjab region, Konkan region, Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with various communities in east coast and northern states.