The Karakachan Sarakatsani name comes from two words: one means “black” referring to their clothes, and the other refers to “fugitives.” That name came from the Ottomans who described a people who fled from their control wearing black attire.
Some believe the Karakachan Sarakatsani have the Dorians as their ancestors. The Dorians were one of the four major ethnic groups during the days of Ancient Greece. Others believe their ancestors were peasants who lived in the lowlands or mountain nomads. Today their lifestyle reflects both of these latter groups.
Some Karakachan Sarakatsani are sheep herders who live in lower elevations during the winter but bring their sheep to higher grounds to find grasslands in the summer. Most now live in towns and cities where they speak modern Greek and live like all other people. As they become increasingly assimilated, there is an effort to preserve their language, poetry, music and folk dances.
They will only marry someone outside their kin group. Marriages are arranged by the parents, and they have a male-dominated patrilineal descent system. Men must protect the honor of their family. That means they must regulate the behavior of their family so there is no negative public opinion of the family.
Almost all Karakachan Sarakatsani people are Greek Orthodox. They enjoy celebrating feast days, especially the Feast of St. George. Like other Christians, they celebrate Christmas and Easter week.
The Karakachan Sarakatsani people need to put their hope and faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Lord to raise up Karakachan Sarakatsani Christ followers who will disciple others to make more disciples.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move mightily in the Greek Orthodox Church this century, purifying it and bringing into full submission to Christ.
Pray for the Lord to bless the work of their hands as a testimony of his power and love. May they respond with devotion and unending praise!
Scripture Prayers for the Sarakatsani, Karakachan in Greece.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Sarakatsani, Karakachan |
People Name in Country | Sarakatsani, Karakachan |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 6,500 |
Population all Countries | 8,800 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 12525 |
ROP3 Code | 104637 |
Country | Greece | ||
Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia | ||
Continent | Europe | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Greece |
Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia |
Continent | Europe |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.00 %) |
93.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
7.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Greek (6,500 speakers) |
Language Code | ell Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Saracatsan |
Dialect Code | 10349 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Greek (6,500 speakers) |
Language Code | ell Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Saracatsan |
Dialect Code | 10349 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Greek |
Primary Language: Greek
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1547-1949) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1638-1989) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1840-2003) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | SlavaBogur - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |