Tag: Poles
Intercede that strong evangelical work will begin among the Poles in France, where they are not always welcomed by nationals.
Intercede that workers will be called to sow the gospel among the Poles in Vilnius. Intercede that it will take root and bear fruit there and then spread among the Poles throughout the country.
Poles are well integrated into the Lithuanian society. Nearly all speak Lithuanian, have Lithuanian citizenship, and most adults are married to Lithuanians. Less than 10% receive education in Polish.
Poles are staunchly Catholic in identity, but in practice most are agnostic and rarely go to church at all. Pray for them to be receptive to the Gospel as they are engaged with the Gospel and for Polish believers to send missionaries to reach the Pol
Comprising 6.7% of the population, the Poles are the largest minority group in Lithuania. In the administrative region of Vilnius, the capital city, they actually form the majority with over 61%.
* Polonia, the concentration of Poles in Germany, is not the focus of any current evangelical work. Pray for German believers to be willing and have opportunity to reach the Polish community with the Gospel.
After Poland joined the EU, several orgs of Poles in Germany attempted to restore the pre-WWII official minority status. Pray Poles will be well treated in adopted country and to be receptive to evangelism.
Poles are the largest immigrant group in Germany, 1 million+. Many are in the Rhur region, but also in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich. Less than 1% evangelical, there is need for evangelism & church planting. Pray for the Poles in Germany.