Religion in Seychelles
Christianity is the largest religion in
The country is officially
Demographics
According to the most recent census of 2022, the majority of the population follows Christianity. Most of the Christian were
Hinduism is the largest non-christian faith in Seychelles followed by 5.4% of its population.[1] Hinduism is followed mostly by the Indo-Seychellois community.
Background
The initial settlers in Seychelles were Roman Catholics, and the country has remained so, despite ineffective British efforts to establish Protestantism in the islands during the nineteenth century.[4] The nation has been a bishopric since 1890, and mission schools had a virtual monopoly on education until the government took over such schools in 1944.[4] Sunday masses are well attended, and religious holidays are celebrated throughout the nation both as opportunities for the devout to practice their faith and as social events.[4] Practicing Catholicism, like speaking French, historically conferred a certain status by associating its adherents with the settlers from France.[4]
Most Anglicans are descendants of families converted by
Although the
Freedom of religion
In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom.[7]
See also
- Hinduism in Seychelles
- Islam in Seychelles
- Roman Catholicism in Seychelles
References
- ^ a b c d e "Seychelles Population and Housing Census 2022". National Bureau of Statistics Seychelles. 2024-03-21. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ Orthodox World website
- ^ a b US State Dept 2022 report
- ^ OCLC 32508646. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.)
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- ^ "Victoria mosque pulled down, makes way for new edifice". Seychelles Nation. 20 December 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ Freedom House website, retrieved 2023-08-08
- ^ Includes Not Specified, Missing and Unable to classify- data mentioned in the Census