2019
Salta, Argentina
August 2019


“Salta, Argentina,” Liahona, August 2019

The Church Is Here

Salta, Argentina

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Salta Argentina

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Here are a few facts about the Church in Argentina:

2

Temples in operation

452,000

Church members

769

Congregations

14

Missions

1923

Two German families who are Church members move to Argentina.

1925

Apostle Melvin J. Ballard sent to Argentina; six members baptized.

1939

First chapel built in South America, in Buenos Aires.

2018

Salta Argentina Temple announced.

The El Portezuelo Ward chapel

A hospital where members often donate blood and clothing

In Spanish the city is often referred to as Salta la Linda, “Salta the Beautiful.” It will be even more beautiful when it becomes home to a temple.