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'''San Marino''' is a small land locked country in central [[Italy]]. Like Italy, it is predominantly Roman Catholic<ref name="CIA">{{cite news |url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sm.html|title=People of San Marino|work=[[CIA World Fact Book]]|accessdate=November 1, 2010}}</ref> |
'''San Marino''' is a small land locked country in central [[Italy]]. Like Italy, it is predominantly Roman Catholic,<ref name="CIA">{{cite news |url=https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sm.html|title=People of San Marino|work=[[CIA World Fact Book]]|accessdate=November 1, 2010}}</ref> but with a historical [[Jewish]] and [[Protestant]] minority. |
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==Roman Catholicism== |
==Roman Catholicism== |
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{{main|Roman Catholicism in San Marino}} |
{{main|Roman Catholicism in San Marino}} |
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[[File:Basilica di San Marino (2).JPG|thumb|right|[[Basilica di San Marino]]]] |
[[File:Basilica di San Marino (2).JPG|thumb|right|[[Basilica di San Marino]]]] |
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San Marino is a predominantly Catholic state<ref name="CIA"></ref> — over 97% of the population profess the Catholic faith, but it is not the established religion. There is no episcopal see in San Marino. Historically, the various parishes in San Marino were divided between two Italian dioceses, mostly in the [[Diocese of Montefeltro]], and partly in the [[Diocese of Rimini]]. In 1977, the border between [[Montefeltro]] and [[Rimini]] was readjusted so that all of San Marino fell within the diocese of Montefeltro. The [[bishop of Montefeltro-San Marino]] resides in [[Pennabilli]], in [[Italy]]. |
San Marino is a predominantly Catholic state<ref name="CIA"></ref> — over 97% of the population profess the Catholic faith, but it is not the established religion. There is no episcopal see in San Marino. Historically, the various parishes in San Marino were divided between two Italian dioceses, mostly in the [[Diocese of Montefeltro]], and partly in the [[Diocese of Rimini]]. In 1977, the border between [[Montefeltro]] and [[Rimini]] was readjusted so that all of San Marino fell within the diocese of Montefeltro. The [[bishop of Montefeltro-San Marino]] resides in [[Pennabilli]], in [[Italy]]. |
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==Judaism== |
==Judaism== |
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The first mention of Jews in [[San Marino]] dates to the late [[14th century]], in official documents recording the business transactions of Jews. There are many documents throughout the 15th to 17th centuries describing Jewish dealings and verifying the presence of a Jewish community in San Marino. Jews were required to wear special badges and live by specific restrictions, but were also permitted official protection from the government. |
The first mention of Jews in [[San Marino]] dates to the late [[14th century]], in official documents recording the business transactions of Jews. There are many documents throughout the 15th to 17th centuries describing Jewish dealings and verifying the presence of a Jewish community in San Marino. Jews were required to wear special badges and live by specific restrictions, but were also permitted official protection from the government. |
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During [[World War II]], San Marino provided a harbor for more than 100,000 Italians and Jews from [[Nazism|Nazi]] persecution. Today, there are only small numbers of Jews in San Marino. |
During [[World War II]], San Marino provided a harbor for more than 100,000 Italians and Jews from [[Nazism|Nazi]] persecution. Today, there are only small numbers of Jews in San Marino.<ref> [http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vjw/san_marino.html jewishvirtuallibrary.org] </ref> |
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==Protestanism== |
==Protestanism== |
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A Protestant minority exists in San Marino, largely belong to the Waldensian Church of Piedmont. |
A Protestant minority exists in San Marino, largely belong to the Waldensian Church of Piedmont. |
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==Other== |
==Other== |
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Revision as of 21:02, 1 November 2010
San Marino is a small land locked country in central Italy. Like Italy, it is predominantly Roman Catholic,[1] but with a historical Jewish and Protestant minority.
Roman Catholicism
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San Marino is a predominantly Catholic state[1] — over 97% of the population profess the Catholic faith, but it is not the established religion. There is no episcopal see in San Marino. Historically, the various parishes in San Marino were divided between two Italian dioceses, mostly in the Diocese of Montefeltro, and partly in the Diocese of Rimini. In 1977, the border between Montefeltro and Rimini was readjusted so that all of San Marino fell within the diocese of Montefeltro. The bishop of Montefeltro-San Marino resides in Pennabilli, in Italy.
Judaism
There has been a Jewish presence in San Marino for at least 600 years.[2]
The first mention of Jews in San Marino dates to the late 14th century, in official documents recording the business transactions of Jews. There are many documents throughout the 15th to 17th centuries describing Jewish dealings and verifying the presence of a Jewish community in San Marino. Jews were required to wear special badges and live by specific restrictions, but were also permitted official protection from the government.
During World War II, San Marino provided a harbor for more than 100,000 Italians and Jews from Nazi persecution. Today, there are only small numbers of Jews in San Marino.[3]
Protestanism
A Protestant minority exists in San Marino, largely belong to the Waldensian Church of Piedmont.
Other
References
- ^ a b "People of San Marino". CIA World Fact Book. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
- ^ jewishencyclopedia.com
- ^ jewishvirtuallibrary.org