Christianity in Oman

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The Christianity is the religion of 2.5% of the population in Oman , about 64,000 people.

Almost all Christians come from other countries. Most of them are from the Philippines , India or western countries.

There are 90 parishes. More than 50 active groups and assemblies of the Christian faith exist in the Muscat metropolitan area . The Evangelical Church in Oman, the Catholic Diocese of Oman and the al-Amana Center are recognized by the Ministry of Foundations and Religious Affairs . At least one St Thomas Christian Church exists in Oman.

It is forbidden to proselytize Muslims. Oman does have Christian schools; However, teaching Islam is compulsory for everyone in public schools.

Catholicism

According to the 2005 census, 3,001 Catholics live in Oman. Oman belongs to the area of ​​the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia . There are 21 Catholic parishes in the country.

Protestantism

0.4% of the population of Oman are Protestants . Oman belongs to the territory of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf of the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East . 21 Protestant denominations exist in Oman.