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Union of Christian Evangelical Baptist Churches of Moldova

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Union of Christian Evangelical Baptist Churches of Moldova
Uniunii Bisericilor Creștine Evanghelice Baptiste din Moldova
ClassificationEvangelical Christianity
ScriptureBible
TheologyBaptist
PolityCongregationalist
Associations
RegionMoldova
HeadquartersChișinău
Origin1920
Congregations482
Members19,578
Other name(s)Baptist Union of Moldova
Official websitero.baptist.org.md

The Union of Christian Evangelical Baptist Churches of Moldova (Romanian: Uniunii Bisericilor Creștine Evanghelice Baptiste din Moldova) is an association of Baptist Christian churches in Moldova. It is affiliated with the European Baptist Federation and the Baptist World Alliance. The headquarters is in Chișinău.

History

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Church of Jesus the Savior in Chișinău

The first Russian congregation began in Chișinău in 1908.[1] German Baptists formed an association in 1907 and Russian-speaking Baptists formed one in 1920. Under control of the USSR, Baptists and other Christians became restricted in their religious activities. The Union was formed in 1992.[2]

According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 19,578 members and 482 churches.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 392
  2. ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 392
  3. ^ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
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