Welsh, Cymraeg in United Kingdom


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Welsh are a people of Celtic origin having many unique cultural practices, including the carving of 'love spoons' and the playing of the Celtic harp. They are very fond of their national sport -- Rugby football.
Most live in Wales, UK. with a small diaspora in Patagonia, Argentina and other countries.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The lives of the Welsh are generally more impoverished than those of their English cousins. However, a strong national identity prevents them from slipping into destitution.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Once a proud Evangelical nation, the Cymraeg Welsh have in recent times lost their faith to the wave of commercialism that has overtaken many Western countries.


What Are Their Needs?

The Cymraeg Welsh need a greater spiritual hunger and a willingness to obey the Lord's direction.


Prayer Items

Pray for revival in the hearts of the Welsh people in the U.K.
Pray for the Cymraeg Welsh families and churches to be overwhelmed by the work of the Holy Spirit, leading them to repentance and holiness.
Pray that soon Cymraeg Welsh people will be taking Christ to the Muslims and Hindus of the U.K.


Scripture Prayers for the Welsh, Cymraeg in United Kingdom.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Welsh
People Name in Country Welsh, Cymraeg
Alternate Names Cymraeg; Kala; Welsh Gypsy
Population this Country 573,000
Population all Countries 677,000
Total Countries 7
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 15905
ROP3 Code 110743
Country United Kingdom
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Widespread in the Country of Wales.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country United Kingdom
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Widespread in the Country of Wales..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
60.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
40.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Welsh (573,000 speakers)
Language Code cym   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Welsh (573,000 speakers)
Language Code cym   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Welsh
Photo Source Amelia Black 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.