The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mozambique
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mozambique | |
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| Area | Africa South |
| Members | 24,733 (2023)[1] |
| Stakes | 5 |
| Districts | 1 |
| Wards | 32 |
| Branches | 24 |
| Total Congregations[2] | 56 |
| Missions | 2 |
| Temples |
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| FamilySearch Centers | 8[3] |
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mozambique refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members in Mozambique.
History
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 1997* | 200 |
| 1999 | 311 |
| 2004 | 2,951 |
| 2009 | 5,079 |
| 2014 | 7,943 |
| 2019 | 15,032 |
| 2022 | 18,443 |
| *Membership was published as a rounded number. | |
In 1982, Chico Mapenda, who was 13 years old at the time, left Mozambique to study in the German Democratic Republic. In 1989, he came across missionaries there and was baptized on January 14, 1990. Upon the reunification of East and West Germany, he returned to Mozambique. Upon return to Mozambique in 1990, he shared his new beliefs with his family and friends and held meetings with groups of up to 150 people.[5]
In February 1996, the LDS Church received legal recognition. In June 1996, Elder Earl C. Tingey of the Seventy visited Beira, organized the Beira group, and authorized the first baptisms in the country. On January 30, 1999, the Beira Branch was organized. On October 19, 1999, Mozambique was dedicated for the preaching of the gospel.[6] About 650 attended the creation of the Beira Mozambique District on April 13, 2003.[5]
In 2003, there were nine branches in the country. On February 15, 2015, the Maputo Mozambique Stake (Mozambique's first) was created.[7][8]
Stakes & Districts
| Stake | Organized | Mission |
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| Beira Mozambique Aeroporto | 30 Nov 2025 | Mozambique Beira |
| Beira Mozambique Inhamízua | 16 Jun 2024 | Mozambique Beira |
| Beira Mozambique Manga Stake | 19 Mar 2017 | Mozambique Beira |
| Beira Mozambique Munhava Stake | 14 May 2023 | Mozambique Beira |
| Beira Mozambique Stake | 22 Mar 2015 | Mozambique Beira |
| Chimoio Mozambique Stake | 23 Nov 2025 | Mozambique Beira |
| Maputo Mozambique Stake | 15 Feb 2015 | Mozambique Maputo |
| Matola Mozambique Stake | 22 Sep 2019 | Mozambique Maputo |
| Maxixe Mozambique District | 12 Nov 2023 | Mozambique Maputo |
| Nampula Mozambique Stake | 31 Jan 2021 | Mozambique Beira |
| Tete Mozambique District | August 2025 | Mozambique Beira |
| Xai-Xai Mozambique District | 14 Dec 2025 | Mozambique Maputo |
| Zimpeto Mozambique Stake | 19 Nov 2023 | Mozambique Maputo |
Missions
| Mission | Organized |
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| Mozambique Beira Mission | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Mozambique Maputo Mission | 20 Dec 2004 |
Temples
On April 4, 2021, the intent to construct the Beira Mozambique Temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson.
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| Location: Announced: Size: |
Beira, Mozambique 4 April 2021 by Russell M. Nelson[9] 10,000 sq ft (930 m2) on a 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) site | ||
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| Location: Announced: |
Maputo, Mozambique 6 October 2024 by Russell M. Nelson[10][11] | ||
See also
References
- ^ a b "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Mozambique", Newsroom, LDS Church, retrieved 24 February 2023
- ^ Excludes groups meeting separate from wards and branches
- ^ Mozambique Family History Centers Map, familysearch.org, retrieved 24 February 2023
- ^ Wendall J. Ashton; Jim M. Wall, Deseret News, various years, Church Almanac Country Information: Mozambique
- ^ a b Gilbert, Clark (2012), 2012 Church Almanac, Deseret Morning News, pp. 525–526, ISBN 9781609070021
- ^ "Elder Richard G. Scott: A return visit to Mozambique: Elder Scott dedicated the country 11 years ago", Church News, Deseret Morning News, February 5, 2011, retrieved February 1, 2023
- ^ "First Latter-day Saint Stake Created in Mozambique", this week in mormons, February 2015, retrieved February 1, 2023
- ^ "The First Stake in Mozambique Is Formed", Africa South Area of LDS Church, February 15, 2015, retrieved February 1, 2023
- ^ "Prophet Announces Twenty New Temples at April 2021 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 4 April 2021
- ^ The 17 new LDS temples include firsts for two countries and two U.S. states, Salt Lake Tribune, 6 October 2024
- ^ "The Prophet Announces 17 New Temples at the October 2024 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 6 October 2024
External links
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Africa South) - Official Site
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Mozambique Newsroom (Portuguese)
- ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site
