Kashubian history began over 750 years ago. Theirs was a large duchy in the 13th century, but after this time came great troubles for Kashubian people. Germanization was a big problem. During the Second World War, many Kashubians died because of persecution and war. The collapse of communism in 1989 brought them freedom, but after this year much of Kashubians suffered from poverty and unemployment. This fact caused Kashubian emigration to Western countries.
Most Kashubians live in Poland, in Central Europe near Baltic Sea and Gdańsk, but there are big groups of Kashubian immigrants in Canada, USA and Germany.
Today many Kashubian people give up traditional lifestyle. After the collapse of communism, they started work more in private sector services and less in agriculture and fishery. Young Kashubian want to study in high schools and have good jobs, but very often they are limited especially in the villages. Today more than a half of people in Kashubia live in cities.
Most Kashubians religious life is dominated by the Roman Catholic Church. The collapse of communism was a big cultural shock. Many Kashubians have a conservative worldview, often without good understanding of Bible. The great influence of relativism is observed by the younger generation. Some Kashubians are also influenced by materialism.
Problems in Kashubia are addictions and big number of divorces, which destroy family ties. Kashubians would like to have more Kashubian language in the Roman Catholic Church. People in Kashubia are often disappointed with traditional Catholic religion especially during Covid-19.
Scripture Prayers for the Kashubian in Poland.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Kashubian |
People Name in Country | Kashubian |
Alternate Names | Cashubian; Slovincz |
Population this Country | 251,000 |
Population all Countries | 261,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 12559 |
ROP3 Code | 104712 |
ROP25 Code | 303774 |
ROP25 Name | Kashubian |
Country | Poland | ||
Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia | ||
Continent | Europe | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Pomeranian Province, near Baltic coast, lower Vistula left bank; west of Gdansk bay; narrow strip inland, southwest from Gdynia. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Poland |
Region | Europe, Eastern and Eurasia |
Continent | Europe |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Pomeranian Province, near Baltic coast, lower Vistula left bank; west of Gdansk bay; narrow strip inland, southwest from Gdynia.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.40 %) |
90.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
10.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Kashubian |
Language Code | csb Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kashubian |
Language Code | csb Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Kashubian |
Primary Language: Kashubian
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1995) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Book of Exodus | General / Other |
Audio Recordings | Book of Genesis | General / Other |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Kashubian | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Stako - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |