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In the LDS Church today, temples serve two main purposes: (1) temples are locations in which Latter-day Saints holding a temple recommend can perform ordinances on behalf of themselves and their deceased ancestors, and (2) temples are considered to be a house of holiness where members can go to commune with God and receive personal revelation. [16]
Avoid placing an Old style/Julian calendar version of the feast day, unless it is a notable feast day or a National Day (e.g. Julian Calendar Assumption of Mary is a public holiday in Macedonia, Georgia, and Serbia). The reason for this is to avoid doubles that often happens in Christian celebrations.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 22 January 2025. Largest Mormon church "Mormon Church" redirects here. For the overarching religious tradition, see Mormonism. "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints" redirects here. For the original church founded by Joseph Smith, see Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints). The Church of Jesus ...
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The holiday has received criticism for its lack of inclusiveness for non-Mormons. [25] As a result, a small, growing contingent has started celebrating Pie and Beer Day instead of the traditional Pioneer Day. [26] Pie and Beer day is a play on words: "pie and beer" sounds like "pioneer." Pie and Beer Day was created as a counter culture ...
The Relief Society is the church's women's organization. Founded in 1842 in Nauvoo, Illinois, and with the motto "Charity Never Faileth", [173] the organization today includes more than 5.5 million women in over 170 countries. [174] Every Latter-day Saint woman age 18 or older is a member of the Relief Society. [175]
From Veterans Day to Christmas, here are the dates of the 2024 federal holidays. New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Monday, January 15
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has often been featured on TV and elsewhere in pop culture, from "My Husband's Not Gay" to "Big Love" to "Real Housewives." But this show aims to ...