Christianity in Djibouti

Christianity is the religion of 4.7 % of the population in Djibouti. The Constitution mentions religion, Djibouti is but is officially Islamic State. Officials there are a tolerant attitude towards other faiths, but it was reported in 2007 by a set point rejection in the population against Christians. In the same report, a tendency is observed for Islamism.

Confessions

The vast majority of Djiboutian Christians, 3.2 % of the population, Ethiopian Orthodox.

0.9 % of the population are Catholics. The only Roman Catholic diocese is the Diocese of Djibouti. It was founded in 1914 as the Apostolic Prefecture of Djibouti. In 1955 she became the Diocese of Djibouti. The Bishop Giorgio Bertin called.

0.07 % of the population are Protestants. According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Red Sea Mission Team and the Mennonite Mission in Djibouti are among the denominations and the Eglise Protestant de Djibouti, active. The Eglise Protestant de Djibouti was founded in 1960. She has worked among others for refugees. There is a town Djibouti the New Apostolic Church.