Christianity in Hebei
Christianity is a minority in Hebei province of China. According to Asia Harvest, estimates from 2020 suggest that of the entire population (77,188,054) about 5.66% is Christian (4,367,917), among which Catholics accounted for 55.25% (2,413,541).[1]
Overview edit
The Shouters are present in the province.[2] China has persecution of Christians.[3] A significant minority of the Catholics of China is in Hebei.[4] Bishop Leon Yao Liang was from Hebei.[5] Joseph Guo Jincai has been made a bishop of Chengde in Hebei without consent of the pope.[6] Underground Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo was arrested in 2008.[7] Bishops James Su Zhi-min and Cosmas Shi Enxiang from Hebei have been sent to prison by 2010.[8] Beifang Jinde is a charitable Catholic institution in Shijiazhuang.[9]
Roman Catholic dioceses with seat in Hebei edit
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Anguo
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Baoding
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Chengde
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Daming
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Jingxian
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Xianxian
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Xuanhua
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Yongnian
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Zhaoxian
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Zhengding
References edit
- ^ "Christians in China Stats: Hebei". asiaharvest.org. 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
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See also edit
- Mentuhui
- Spirit Church
- Christianity in Hebei's neighbouring provinces