Unreached of Day: 2020-11-25

Abkhaz in Türkiye (Turkey)


Abkhaz in Türkiye (Turkey)

The Abkhaz inhabit the disputed region of Abkhazia, which is located on the Black Sea Coast. Even though it is considered a part of Georgia, it is not governed by Georgia. The Russian invasion of the region from the 1810s to the 1860s resulted in a mass expulsion of the Muslims from Abkhaz to the Ottoman Empire. Hence, the people of Abkhaz belong to both Orthodox Christianity (dominant in Abkhazia) and Sunni Islam (dominant in Turkey). The Abkhaz who moved to Turkey adapted the culture of Turkey and many of them speak Turkish rather their own native language. The Abkhaz language uses the Cyrillic script for writing.

Ministry Obstacles

Overt Christian witnessing in Turkey is often dangerous and highly discouraged.

Outreach Ideas

Pray that the many Abkhaz Orthodox Christians of Abkhazia would be strong in the faith, be fed with the pure word of God and that they would gain a vision for reaching their own people in Turkey with the good news about Jesus.

Scripture Focus

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,"  1 Peter 1:3

Scripture Prayer

Pray that many among this people are born again and become part of God’s family.

Prayer Focus

Pray for the Abkhaz Christians in Turkey, that they would be biblically strong followers of Christ and for them to be able to stand firm in their trials. Pray for the peaceful resolution of the dispute concerning Abkhazia, so that the governments of Georgia, Russia and Abkhazia would be able to work out their differences amicably. Pray for the believers to be discerning in sharing the gospel and pray that the Lord would work mightily through them.

Abkhaz in Türkiye (Turkey)

People Name: Abkhaz
Pronunciation:AHB-kahz
Country: Türkiye (Turkey)
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 167,000
World Population: 188,900
Language: Abkhaz
Primary Religion: Islam
Christian Adherent: 0.00%
Evangelical: 0.00%
Bible: New Testament
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: No
Status: Unreached
Progress Level:
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