The Slavomolisano dialect was formed by the Croats, who refugeed in Molise in the 15th and 16th century. They returned to their homes in the time of the plague.
Speakers of this language are located in the villages of Montemitro and San Felice del Molise, both in the northern part of Molise and Acquaviva-Collecroce in the south. They all have populations of less than 1,500. Montemitro the smallest, has a population of only 500.
They live like most Italians who live in villages, speaking Italian. They usually gossip and talk in their dialect, nicknamed “Our language.” All the signs they put up (specifically notice boards and city welcome signs) have the name in Italian and Slavomolisano.
They are Roman Catholic.
Sadly, UNESCO rates it as a seriously endangered language, and these villages are so small that one of them have already closed down the school (Montemitro). This group is a glimpse of the past, and it is slowly washing away.
Pray, Slavomolisano speakers, will put the relationship with Jesus Christ ahead of religion and religious institutions.
Pray that they will be discipled in biblical ways and share that faith with others.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in their churches and families.
Scripture Prayers for the Slavomolisano in Italy.
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