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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vietnam
Area	Asia
Members	2,466 (2018)
Districts	2
Branches	11
Missions	1
Family History Centers	2

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Vietnam refers to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Vietnam. The LDS Church became recognized by the Vietnamese government in August 2016. In 2018, there were 2,466 members in eleven congregations.

History

Membership in Vietnam

Year	Membership
1995*	50
2000*	200
2005*	600
2010*	1,150
2015*	1,800
2018	2,466
*Estimated membership

The first LDS members likely lived in Vietnam as early as the 1950s. American members arrived in greater numbers in the 1960s as a result of the Vietnam War. At year-end 1965, membership numbered 140 in Saigon. There were 17 Vietnamese members in the city. Membership grew to over 5,000 in 1968 and members met in over 60 groups; most members were U.S. servicemen and support personnel. Three districts met the needs of the members prior to the end of the war. Vietnamese membership increased to 70. The translation of Church materials into Vietnamese began in the late 1960s. By March 1975, there were approximately 300 Vietnamese members. Membership was fairly evenly divided between males and females. Missionaries were withdrawn the following month and almost 100 Vietnamese members left the country. The last Church services in Saigon were held on April 27th, 1975. Between 150 and 200 members remained in South Vietnam following the war.

Elder Merlin R. Lybbert, then president of the Asia Area, became the first General Authority to visit Vietnam since the 1970s when he visited in November 1991. In 1993, two senior missionary couples were assigned to Hanoi on humanitarian assignment. In May 1996, President Gordon B. Hinckley visited the country and rededicated the land in Hanoi. Vietnamese natives began serving missions within their own country since the mid-2000s and carefully follow laws and regulations. In 2008, there were nine missionaries serving from Vietnam; eight served in the Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission.

Humanitarian

Cathie Fogg, a Latter-day Saint Charities volunteer medical professional, examines a Vietnamese woman's ear at the Hai Cang medical clinic during a Pacific Partnership 2010.

In 1992, the Church donated medical supplies and prosthetics as well as provided training for performing microsurgery. Since 1993, missionaries have taught English for service. The Church has donated and continue to donate wheelchairs, medical supplies, and training.

Districts and Congregations

As of May 2022, Vietnam had the following districts and congregations:

Hanoi Vietnam District

• Ba Dinh Branch
• Cau Giay Branch
• Ha Dong Branch
• Hai Ba Trung Branch

Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam District

• Binh Duong Branch
• Phu My Hung Branch
• Quan Sau Branch
• Tan Son Nhat Branch
• Thao Dien Branch
• Thu Duc Branch

The Vietnam Hanoi Mission Branch coveres portions of Vietnam not in proximity of a meetinghouse. Congregations not part of a stake are called branches, regardless of size. Family History Centers are located in Hanoi and Ho Chi Mihn City.

Missions

Vietnam was administered by the Thailand Bangkok Mission in the early 1990s when the church was being reestablished in Vietnam. It became part of the Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission when it was created on July 1, 1997. Vietnam Hanoi Mission was created during the first half of 2016 and encompasses the entirety of Vietnam.

Temples

There are no temples in Vietnam. Singapore was part of the Hong Kong China Temple district until the completion of the Bangkok Thailand Temple in 2023. A temple in Singapore was announced to be constructed on April 4, 2021. The Phnom Penh Cambodia temple is under construction, bringing additional temples in the region.

See also

• Religion in Vietnam

External links

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Official Site (Vietnamese)
• LDS Church Scriptures and other materials in Vietnamese
• ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Official site

Vietnam Category:Christianity in Vietnam