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The Kiev Mormon Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (inadvertently called by friends of other faiths, the “Mormon Church”) recently received first place for the best religious building construction for 2010. It is the first Mormon temple constructed “in the former Soviet Union.” The Kiev temple was announced back in 1998 just a few weeks after the dedication of the first Ukrainian meetinghouse.
The award was given by the Ministry of Regional Development, Construction, Housing and Communal Services of Ukraine on 12 September 2011.
Latter-day Saint temples are different from regular church meetinghouses. Temples are literally Houses of the Lord. They are places where Mormons go to make sacred promises or covenants with Jesus Christ. They promise to follow Jesus Christ and live a life of virtue and service to Jesus Christ. Latter-day Saints also bring names to temples to perform ordinances such as baptisms and... Read the rest of this article »
Seth Adam Smith shared this entry after late Mormon President Gordon B. Hinckley visited Vladivostok, Russia, while Seth was serving as a Mormon missionary (representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) on July 31, 2005.
«Good morning! Good morning, everyone! I am so happy to be here. I’m sorry we didn’t get here yesterday. We had trouble. I’m so sorry you had to spend the night. I am grateful to Sister Putilina for the translation. I am absolutely lost at once when on your Russian language. I envy President Neuenschwander. He is the only General Authority who speaks Russian—so we have to keep sending him back. We want to see if Sister Neuenschwander can speak Russian now. We are now beginning a long journey. This is the first stop in many ways. Tomorrow we will be in Korea. It is now 50 years since the gospel was introduced there. Fifty years ago I would have wondered at a congregation this large. Now there are thousands... Read the rest of this article »
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) strive to be a giving people. Our outreach extends to those of all faiths who are in urgent need of elevation from poverty, famine, natural disasters, and education. Through its humanitarian service division, called Latter-day Saint Charities, the Church often works with local government and other agencies, such as the International Red Cross and the Catholic Relief Services. We believe in the Savior’s mission of «doing good» to all, and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donate tithes (ten percent of their income) and fast offerings to the building of the kingdom and to the helping of those in need globally.
For example, in 1985 when thousands were dying from famine in Africa, Church members in America fasted for two meals and contributed the money to the relief effort that they would have spent for their own food. In less than two weeks, millions of dollars were given... Read the rest of this article »
