“Salta, Argentina,” Liahona, August 2019
The Church Is Here
Salta, Argentina
Photograph from Getty Images
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.