Benin Church Records

For information about records for non-Christian religions in Benin, go to the Religious Records page.

Historical Background
The Celestial Church of Christ is a Protestant denomination that was founded in 1947 in Benin. Approximately 6.8% of Beninese people are members.

Historical Background
Methodists make up 3.4% of Benin's population. The first Methodist missionaries arrived in Benin in 1843.

Historical Background
Protestants make up 13.5% of Benin's population.

Historical Background
Just over a quarter of Benin's population is Catholic. Catholicism was first introduced to the country in 1680.