Christianity in Oman
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Almost all Christians are from other countries.[2] Most of them are from the Philippines, India or Western countries.[3] At least one St Thomas Christian church is present in Oman.[4] More than 50 different Christian groups, fellowships, and assemblies are active in the Muscat metropolitan area.[5] The Protestant Church of Oman, the Catholic Diocese of Oman and the al Amana Center (interdenominational Christian) are recognized by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs.[6] There are Christian schools in Oman.[7]
Proselytizing Muslims is forbidden.[8] There are, however, cases in which a Muslim will adopt the Christian faith, secretly declaring his/her apostasy. In effect, they are practising Christians, but legally Muslims; thus, the statistics of Omani Christians does not include Muslim apostates to Christianity. Instruction in Islam is compulsory in public schools.[9] A 2015 study estimates a mere 200 believers in Christ from a Muslim background in the country, and not all of those are necessarily citizens.[10]
Catholicism
According to the 2005 census 3,001 Catholics live in Oman. Oman belongs to the area of the Apostolic Vicariate of Arabia. 21 Catholic congregations exist in Oman.[11]
Protestantism
0.4% of the persons in Oman are Protestants.[12] Oman belongs to the area of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.[13] 21 Protestant denominations are present in Oman.[14]
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