Madras, now known as Chennai, is a city filled with many religious congregations. The city has been the home of Christianity since the 16th century and has become a hub of multiple religions including Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism. As Madras grew in size and population over the centuries, so did its religious congregations. Today Madras is home to numerous churches of various denominations such as Anglican, Catholic, Baptist and Pentecostal. Many of these churches have long histories and deep roots within the city's culture. The churches in Madras offer a variety of services to their members from pastoral counseling to worship services to community service projects. These churches are vital parts of the local community that provide spiritual guidance and social support throughout the city.
26.6% of the people in Madras are religious:
- 9.6% are Baptist
- 0.1% are Episcopalian
- 5.3% are Catholic
- 0.6% are Lutheran
- 1.3% are Methodist
- 2.5% are Pentecostal
- 0.2% are Presbyterian
- 2.7% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 3.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.0% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.