Poland is a country with a rich religious history, and it is home to many local religious congregations. In the cities of Poland there are numerous churches in varying sizes and denominations. These churches provide a place of worship for their members as well as outreach programs and social activities. Many of these churches have been around for centuries, with some dating back to the Middle Ages. The most common denominations include Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Lutheran, Reformed Calvinist and several other smaller denominations. Each church has its own unique identity and customs that give them their own unique character and flavor. These churches also provide services such as weddings, baptisms, funerals, bible study groups and other social gatherings for the community. Additionally they may offer financial assistance or counseling to those in need. The presence of these places of worship adds greatly to the fabric of Polish society and culture.
34.7% of the people in Poland are religious:
- 1.7% are Baptist
- 0.3% are Episcopalian
- 22.9% are Catholic
- 0.2% are Lutheran
- 1.6% are Methodist
- 2.9% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 0.5% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.3% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.3% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.