People
Who they are
The Siriano are an Indigenous people who inhabit the upper Negro River and Uaupés River region along the border between Colombia and Brazil. Speakers of a language in the Eastern Tucanoan family, they preserve a rich cultural tradition characterized by marriage between different ethnic groups and a strong communal connection to the waters and the Amazon rainforest.
Where they live
2
Countries
2K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Colombia Partially reached
|
95%
|
1.700 |
Brazil Partially reached
|
5%
|
90 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Portuguese
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Siriano
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)67.5%
Evangelicals6%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Por discipulado bíblico profundo que fortaleça a fé cristã nas comunidades sirianas.
Pelo acesso pleno à Palavra de Deus em formatos acessíveis na língua materna.
Pelo surgimento e fortalecimento de líderes indígenas capacitados no ensino das Escrituras.
Pela proteção física, social e cultural das famílias sirianas em suas aldeias ribeirinhas.
Pray for Siriano
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