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Missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) first arrived in American Samoa in 1843. They set up a mission headquarters near Apia. The first official congregation in Samoa was set up in Pago Pago in 1893. Within the next decade, over 11 more congregations were created. As school was created in 1903 near Mapusaga. The first Relief Society was created here in 1906, and a Primary in 1908.
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When did the latter day saints arrive in Western Samoa?
The first Mormon missionaries arrived in Samoa in 1863.
When did Latter Day Saints arrive in American Samoa?
The first missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) sent to preach in the islands of the Pacific arrived in 1843. The first mission in Samoa was established in 1888, and over the next 10 years, 11 congregations formed.
What is the percentage of Samoans are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
As of December 2010, there are 71,000 baptized members of the Church in Samoa and 15,000 in American Samoa. That is about 40% of the population in Samoa and 22% of the population in American Samoa. These numbers don't take into accout Samoans that do not live in Samoa...
Is Samoa American Samoa and western Samoa all the same?
They are the same in that Samoans in American Samoa and Samoa (once Western Samoa) have the same heritage. However, American Samoa is a US territory while Samoa is an independent nation. So they are in effect two different countries.
Who is the current princess of American Samoa?
There is not a princess in American Samoa. American Samoa is ran by the U.S. government.
Which countries are neighbors to Samoa?
American Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Tuvalu, Tokelau
What is American Samoa's motto?
The motto of American Samoa is ''.
When was American Samoa created?
American Samoa was created in 1925.
How poor is American Samoa?
yes american samoa is poor.
How far is Samoa from Tonga?
Do you mean Samoa or American Samoa? If you mean Samoa, then the distance is 889kms or 552miles. If you mean American Samoa, then the distance is 937.8kms or 582.7miles.
What are the two natiions called in Samoa?
Samoa and American Samoa
Who introduced the Latter Day Saints church in Samoa?
The first missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) were Kimo Pelia and Samuela Manoa from Hawaii. They arrived in 1863 and were there for about 20 years. In 1888, the Samoan Mission was officially established, with several congregations already in operation thanks to the efforts of Elder Pelia and Elder Manoa.
