Croat in Argentina


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Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction / History

The area settled by Croats has a large diversity of historical and cultural influences, as well as a diversity of terrain and geography. The coastland areas of Dalmatia and Istria were subject to the Roman Empire, Venetian, and Italian rule. Central regions like Lika and western Herzegovina were a scene of battles against the Ottoman Empire and had strong epic traditions. In the northern plains, Austro-Hungarian rule has left its marks.

This region is known for ethnic diversity. At one time Croats, Serbians and others were forcefully united under the nation-state of Yugoslavia. When Communism crumbled in the early 1990s, Yugoslavia broke up into several new countries based on language and ethnicity. One of these was Croatia, and the dominant people group were the Croatians.

There is a notable Croat diaspora in Western Europe, the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

There were waves of Croats who settled in Argentina in the early 20th century and again in the late 1930s. They spread out throughout the country, where they worked as small-time farmers. There was a third wave of Croats migrating to Argentina after WWII to avoid the new communist government. Most of these worked in construction. Today Argentina hosts the third-largest Croat diaspora. Croats live in Chaco, Patagonia, Cordoba and Buenos Aires.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Croats have contributed to Argentina as athletes and law enforcement agents. One was elected president.

To protect their culture and traditions in a Spanish-speaking country, Croats have maintained their folklore. They perform folk arts at special events and festivals, perhaps the most distinctive being Alka of Sinj, a traditional knights' competition celebrating the victory against Ottoman Turks. The epic tradition is also preserved in epic songs sung with gusto. Various types of kolo circular dance are also part of their traditional dances.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The vast majority of Croats are Roman Catholic, and the church has had a significant role in fostering their national identity. The confession played a significant role in the Croatian ethnogenesis.


What Are Their Needs?

Croats in Argentina need the spiritual hunger it takes to seek and find Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray that Croats will understand the difference between Catholic doctrine and biblical Christianity.
Pray that cultural Christianity (especially regarding saints) will soon be corrected.
Pray that they will read the Bible and being discipled in his ways.
Pray for Croatian disciples to make more disciples in Argentina.


Scripture Prayers for the Croat in Argentina.


References

Lea Maric, et al
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatian_Argentines


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Croat
People Name in Country Croat
Alternate Names
Population this Country 4,300
Population all Countries 5,194,000
Total Countries 28
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11437
ROP3 Code 102315
Country Argentina
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Argentina
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.30 %)
91.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
9.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Croatian (4,300 speakers)
Language Code hrv   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Croatian (4,300 speakers)
Language Code hrv   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Croatian

Primary Language:  Croatian

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1564-1992)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1563-1983)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1831-2019)
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Amazon
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Online Scripture / Portions General / Other
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Croatian Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Croatian YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Knjiga O Kristu Biblica
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Croatian YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter tools for gospel conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Lea Maric 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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