Christianity in Punjab, Pakistan
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Most Christians of Pakistan live in Punjab province. The vast majority of the population of the province is Muslim. The churches in Lahore include Cathedral Church of Resurrection, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Lahore, St. Andrew's Church, Lahore, St. Anthony's Church, Lahore and St. Joseph’s Church, Lahore. Punjab is a province with persecution of Christians.[1] Asia Bibi has been convicted of blasphemy, with the government of Punjab being in favour of her execution.[2] Most Punjabi Christians are converts from the Hindu Churas and Mazhabi Sikh caste to Christianity during the British raj.[3]
Christian denominations in the province
- Anglican Catholic Church
- Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pakistan
- Church of Pakistan
- Presbyterian Church of Pakistan
- United Presbyterian Church of Pakistan
- New Apostolic Church in Pakistan
- Roman Catholic Church
See also
- Christianity in Pakistan
- Christian Medical College Ludhiana
- St. Thomas’ High School, Jhelum
- Presentation Convent School, Jhelum
- Forman Christian College
References
- ↑ http://www.kathpress.co.at/content/site/nachrichten/database/27417.html
- ↑ http://pakistantoday.com.pk/pakistan-news/Regional/Lahore/20-Dec-2010/Christian-group-says-Punjab-govt-wants-Aasia-dead
- ↑ Alter, J.P and J. Alter (1986) In the Doab and Rohilkhand: north Indian Christianity, 1815-1915. I.S.P.C.K publishing p196