chrzecijan

Christians, known in Polish as chrześcijanie, are adherents of Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion centered on the life, death, and reported resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. The term Christianity derives from the Greek Christos, meaning "anointed one."

Beliefs vary among denominations but share core elements: belief in one God, the authority of the Bible, and the significance of Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God. Central doctrines include the Incarnation, the Trinity, atonement, and the Resurrection. Sacred texts include the Bible and, for many traditions, church tradition.

Practices include worship in churches, baptism as an initiation, and the celebration of sacraments such as the Eucharist or Communion. Most communities observe Sunday as a day of worship; major holy days include Christmas and Easter. Denominations include Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant groups, along with Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Pentecostal, and others.

History and demographics: Christianity began in the 1st century CE in the Levant and spread through the Roman Empire, later splitting into Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions in successive schisms. Today it comprises roughly 2.3 billion adherents globally, making it one of the largest religions. Its followers are concentrated in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and parts of Asia. In many countries, Christianity remains the dominant or historically dominant faith, with varying degrees of influence on culture and public life.

See also: Christianity.