Christianity in Jamaica

Jamaican Christians
Total population
approx. 1,960,000
Religions
Baptist, Seventh-day Adventist, Roman Catholic, Anglican
Languages
Main languages spoken are English and Jamaican Patois.
The Anglican St. Jago de la Vega Cathedral, Spanish Town, Jamaica.

christianity was introduced by Spanish settlers who arrived in Jamaica in 1509. Thus, Roman Catholism was the first Christian denomination to be established. Later, Protestant missions were very active, especially the Baptists, and played a key role in the Abolition of Slavery.[1]

  1. ^ World Council of Churches (19 August 2008). "Jamaica". World Council of Churches. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2012.