The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in French Polynesia
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) had its first presence in French Polynesia in 1843 when the first missionaries arrived in the country. It was also the location of the first foreign-language mission of the church which was created that same year. It existed until 1852 when it was closed due to restrictions by the French government, and the missionaries left the territory. In 1892, the mission resumed with the return of the missionaries after general religious tolerance was established.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in French Polynesia | |
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Area | Pacific |
Members | 29,397 (2022)[1] |
Stakes | 11 |
Districts | 2 |
Wards | 75 |
Branches | 22 |
Total Congregations[2] | 97 |
Missions | 1 |
Temples | 1 Operating 1 Announced 2 Total |
Family History Centers | 29[3] |
As of 2022, there were 29,397 members in 97 congregations.[1] The French Polynesia has the third most LDS Church members per capita in Polynesia, and the fourth most members per capita of any country in the world, behind Tonga, Samoa, and Kiribati.[4]