Eastern Frisian in Germany

The Eastern Frisian have only been reported in Germany
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction / History

The Frisians were once a group of tribes originating in the Netherlands and northern Germany. They were mentioned by the Romans as early as 12BC. Their cavalrymen were hired by the Romans in their invasion of Britain. In 296 they were taken as serfs into Roman territory. Much of their population was decimated between the 400s-600s by natural disasters and flooding. They regrouped in the Middle Ages, and even killed a prominent missionary who was baptizing their people. Later they became Christianized, but “missionary” work at that time was often done through coercion.

Today the Frisian language is divided into three parts: Northern, Eastern and Saterland. Those who speak Eastern Frisian still live in Germany.


What Are Their Lives Like?

For the most part, Frisian speakers are integrated with their German neighbors. Some speak Frisian at home, but their cultural identity is not always tied in with being Frisian.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Frisians are officially Christian, but like others in Europe, they are secularized. Many doubt the validity of the Bible and the foundations of salvation by faith in Christ.


What Are Their Needs?

Frisians need to open their eyes and see the glory of the Lord.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Eastern Frisians to see Christian believers live out their faith in a way that draws others to the savior.

Pray for disciples to make more disciples in such a way their culture is enhanced.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to do a great work among Frisian speakers this decade.


Scripture Prayers for the Frisian, Eastern in Germany.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Frisian, Eastern
People Name in Country Frisian, Eastern
Natural Name Eastern Frisian
Alternate Names Eastern Frisian
Population this Country 2,000
Population all Countries 2,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 11690
ROP3 Code 102838
ROP25 Code 302446
ROP25 Name Frisian
Country Germany
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Niedersachsen state: Ostfriesland, Lower Saxony, Emden and Oldenburg towns area; Saterland, Jever, and Butjadingen.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Germany
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Niedersachsen state: Ostfriesland, Lower Saxony, Emden and Oldenburg towns area; Saterland, Jever, and Butjadingen..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.00 %)
72.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
28.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Saxon, East Frisian Low (2,000 speakers)
Language Code frs   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Saxon, East Frisian Low (2,000 speakers)
Language Code frs   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Saxon, East Frisian Low

Primary Language:  Saxon, East Frisian Low

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1915-2023)
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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