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In 1972, the number of American Samoans living in the United States exceeded the Samoan population in American Samoa, and California took the place of Tutuila as the main Samoan-populated region. [14] In 1980 over 22,000 Samoa-born lived in the U.S., mostly of Western Samoa (more than 13,200), while 9,300 were from American Samoa. [13]
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Upon learning of this development, Tui Manu'a, the sovereign of American Samoa (Kingdom of Tutuila and Manu'a), also embraced Christianity. Subsequently, the Church swiftly expanded throughout American Samoa, with the entire Kingdom converting to the faith. This pivotal moment solidified American Samoa as a stronghold of the LMS Mission. [1]
American Samoan leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2 C) American Samoan clergy (2 P) M. American Samoan missionaries (1 C)
The interior of the church is noted for its mixture of European and local Samoan features in its design. [2] This is demonstrated in the stained glass windows and numerous pieces of art adorning the cathedral. A 1991 painting by Duffy Sheridan features the Holy Family, with a Samoan beach as the setting. [3]
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American Samoan Latter Day Saints (1 C, 8 P) M. American Samoan Christian missionaries (1 C) P. American Samoan Protestants (1 C) R. American Samoan Roman Catholics (3 P)