Benin Church Records

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

How to Find the Records
FamilySearch does not have any church records for the country of Benin. For more information about what records are available visit the Celestial Church of Christ website here.

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.

How to Find the Records
FamilySearch does not have any church records for the country of Benin.

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

How to Find the Records
FamilySearch does not have any church records for the country of Benin.

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

How to Find the Records
FamilySearch does not have any church records for the country of Benin. Most Catholic church records may be kept in local parish churches, or diocesan archives.

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