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| 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 tothe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members inMozambique.
| 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. | |
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In 1982, Chico Mapenda, who was 13 years old at the time, left Mozambique to study in theGerman 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]
As of August 2025, the following stake and districts exist in Mozambique:[9]
| Stake | Organized | Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Beira Mozambique Inhamízua | 16 Jun 2024 | Mozambique Beira |
| Beira Mozambique Manga Stake | 22 Mar 2015 | Mozambique Beira |
| Beira Mozambique Munhava Stake | 14 May 2023 | Mozambique Beira |
| Beira Mozambique Stake | 13 Apr 2003 | Mozambique Beira |
| Chimoio Mozambique District | 15 Dec 2019 | Mozambique Beira |
| Maputo Mozambique Stake | 27 Jul 2003 | Mozambique Maputo |
| Matola Mozambique Stake | 22 Sep 2019 | Mozambique Maputo |
| Maxixe Mozambique District | 12 Nov 2023 | Mozambique Maputo |
| Nampula Mozambique Stake | 22 Oct 2017 | Mozambique Beira |
| Tete Mozambique District | August 2025 | Mozambique Beira |
| Zimpeto Mozambique Stake | 19 Nov 2023 | Mozambique Maputo |
Branches not part of a stake or district:
The Mozambique Beira Mission Branch and the Mozambique Maputo Mission Branch serves families and individuals in Mozambique that are not in proximity of a meetinghouse. Congregations not part of a stake are called branches, regardless of size.
| Mission | Organized |
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| MozambiqueBeira Mission | 13 Aug 2021 |
| MozambiqueMaputo Mission | 20 Dec 2004 |
On April 4, 2021, the intent to construct the Beira Mozambique Temple was announced bychurch presidentRussell M. Nelson.
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| Location: Announced: | Beira,Mozambique 4 April 2021 byRussell M. Nelson[10] | ||
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| Location: Announced: | Maputo,Mozambique 6 October 2024 byRussell M. Nelson[11][12] | ||
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