The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Austria

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Austria
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A meetinghouse for the Vienna 1st Ward
Area Europe Central
Members 4,662 (2021) [1]
Stakes 2
Wards 14
Branches 3
Total Congregations [2] 17
Temples 1 Announced
Family History Centers 12 [3]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Austria refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Austria. Most of the growth of the church in Austria occurred during the 1960s. This growth has since slowed. In 2009 there were 4,203 members in 17 congregations (12 wards and 5 branches). [4] In 2021, there were 4,662 members in 17 congregations (14 wards and 3 branches). Nationwide active membership is likely between 1,600 and 1,800, or 35-38% of total membership. [5]

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History

Membership in Austria
YearMembership
1930259
1940200
1950326
1960632
19702,691
19793,010
1989*3,500
19993,889
20094,203
20194,693
*Membership was published as a rounded number.
Source: Wendall J. Ashton; Jim M. Wall, Deseret News, various years, Church Almanac Country Information: Austria [1]

Prior to World War I, the LDS Church had difficulties establishing itself in Austria due to existing laws. Even with that, the first Latter-day Saint visit to Austria was Orson Hyde in 1842, who briefly passed through on his way to Palestine. The first missionaries arrived in 1865 but were banished later that year. The first Austrian convert was Joseph A. Oheim who was baptized in Munich, Germany on January 22, 1870. The first convert baptized in Austria was Paul Haslinger who was baptized on November 25, 1883. The first branch was established in Haag am Hausruck in 1902. In 1909, a second congregation was formed in Vienna but was closed by Police in 1914. [4]

The LDS Church enjoyed religious freedom following World War I. The first district in Austria was formed in 1920 with the district leadership centered in Vienna and encompassed other cities such as Linz and Salzburg. During World War II, missionaries and some local members left Austria. After World War II, the church provided humanitarian aid programs in Austria and other European countries under direction of Ezra Taft Benson. On September 27, 1955, Austria granted official recognition of the LDS Church. [1]

The Vienna Austria Stake was organized on April 20 1980, and another stake in Salzburg was organized on January 19, 1997. [4]

Stakes

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Salzburg
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Stake Centers in Austria

As of February 2023, the following stakes exist in Austria: [6]

StakeOrganized
Salzburg Austria Stake19 Jan 1997
Vienna Austria Stake20 Apr 1980
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A meetinghouse in Graz

Missions

Austria is currently part of the church's Alpine German-Speaking Mission. This mission encompasses Austria, Liechtenstein, and portions of Germany & Switzerland.

Temples

On April 4, 2021, the intent to construct the Vienna Austria Temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson.

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Location:
Announced:		 Vienna, Austria
4 April 2021 by Russell M. Nelson [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Austria", Newsroom, LDS Church, retrieved 13 April 2021
  2. ↑ Excludes groups meeting separate from wards and branches.
  3. ↑ Austria Family History Centers, familysearch.org, retrieved August 29, 2022
  4. 1 2 3 "Country information: Austria", Church News Online Almanac, Deseret News, January 29, 2010, retrieved 2012-10-18
  5. ↑ "Reaching the Nations International Church Growth Almanac". Cumorah.com.
  6. ↑ "Frankfurt Germany Temple District", churchofjesuschristtemples.org, retrieved 2021-04-14
  7. ↑ "Prophet Announces Twenty New Temples at April 2021 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 4 April 2021
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