Christianity in Sichuan

Christianity is a minority in Sichuan province of the People's Republic of China. Eastern Lipo, Kadu people and A-Hmao are ethnic groups present in the province. Mgr Artus de Lionne became apostolic prefect of Sichuan in 1696.[1] Chengdu has a seminary.[2] On June, 20th, 2009, the police in Langzhong set free 18 house church leaders arrested on June, 9th. [3] A Sichuan Theological College exists. the Catholic population of the province is estimated at 250,000 persons.[4] In 1950 it was estimated there were more than 50,000 Protestants in Sichuan, meeting in hundreds of churches and chapels.[5]

The number of Protestants exceeds 200,000. [6] Many Christians are in rural areas. [7] Panzhihua was an area of rapid growth of Christianity in around 2000 AD.[8]

Roman Catholic dioceses in Sichuan

See also

References
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  5. http://www.omf.org/omf/us/resources__1/newsletters/global_chinese_ministries/gcm_newsletter_2010/global_chinese_ministries_may_2010__2/christianity_in_sichuan
  6. http://www.omf.org/omf/us/resources__1/newsletters/global_chinese_ministries/gcm_newsletter_2010/global_chinese_ministries_may_2010__2/christianity_in_sichuan
  7. http://www.omf.org/omf/us/resources__1/newsletters/global_chinese_ministries/gcm_newsletter_2010/global_chinese_ministries_may_2010__2/christianity_in_sichuan
  8. http://www.omf.org/omf/us/resources__1/newsletters/global_chinese_ministries/gcm_newsletter_2010/global_chinese_ministries_may_2010__2/christianity_in_sichuan
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