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Is there a LDS temple in Thailand?
The Bangkok Thailand Temple will serve the more than 22,000 Latter-day Saints in Thailand as well as members in all of Southeast Asia. Before the temple was announced in April 2015, the nearest Church temple was in Hong Kong, over 1,000 miles away.
How many LDS does Thailand have?
Known as the “Land of Smiles,” Thailand today is home to more than 20,000 LDS Church members in four stakes and two districts.
When was the Thailand temple announced?
April 5, 2015
History. The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 5, 2015, during the Sunday morning session of the church’s general conference.
Is there an LDS temple in Vietnam?
(KUTV) — After years of negotiations, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can operate freely in Vietnam. Government representatives and Church leaders made their relationship official during a ceremony this week in Hanoi. “There is much to be grateful for,” said Elder Gary E.
Is there an LDS mission in Laos?
In Laos, once called the “Land of a Million Elephants,” Church membership in the capital city Vientiane reaches approximately 200. More than 100 actively attend a branch under the direction of the Thailand Bangkok Mission.
How many LDS chapels are there in the world?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints membership statistics (Worldwide) | |
|---|---|
| Total Congregations | 31,315 |
| Missions | 407 |
| Temples | 170 in operation |
| Family History Centers | >5,100 (2018) |
How many LDS does Russia have?
Through the efforts of visiting missionaries, the Mormon presence in Russia grew rapidly: from 300 registered members in 1991 to over 14,000 a decade later. Today the Mormon church claims 23,000 adherents in Russia, but growth has since all but stalled.
Why does Moroni have a trumpet?
Moroni’s Horn Moroni holds a horn to his lips with his right hand, symbolizing both the spreading of the gospel throughout the world and the long-anticipated Second Coming of the Savior, which will be announced by trumpet-blowing angels (see Matthew 24:31).