Mission guide
Argentina Santa Fe Mission
The Argentina Santa Fe Mission serves in a historic river city where Spanish is the everyday language.
- Spanish
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2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the language of this mission
"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
Spanish is the main language for missionaries and local members. Families may also hear regional accents and expressions from different parts of Argentina.
At a glance
- Country
- Argentina
- Main city
- Santa Fe
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- Argentina Time (UTC-3)
- Church in Argentina
- 491,160 members, 80 stakes, 732 congregations, 14 missions, 194 FamilySearch centers, 4 temples
A short history of the area
Santa Fe is located along the Paraná River. A Franciscan monastery and museum in the city was built in 1680, reflecting the area's long religious and colonial history.
The Church here
- 1923Wilhelm Friedrichs and Emil Hoppe, two German immigrants, began preaching the gospel in Buenos Aires.
- 1925Apostle Melvin J. Ballard dedicated South America for the preaching of the gospel and established the South American Mission.
- 1930The Church was permanently established in Rosario.
- 1938The Church was permanently established in Córdoba.
- 1940sForeign missionaries were withdrawn from Argentina, and local members assumed leadership of branches and the mission organization.
- 1946Foreign missionaries returned to Argentina.
- 1954The branch in Santa Fe was closed because of a lack of members and unity.
- 1966A stake was created in Buenos Aires.
- 1986The Buenos Aires Argentina Temple was dedicated.
Temples nearby
Rosario Argentina Temple
Announced · About 90 miles from Santa Fe
Córdoba Argentina Temple
Dedicated May 17, 2015 · About 205 miles from Santa Fe
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- HolaHello
- ¿Cómo estás?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
- Por favorPlease
Foods to try
- Asado (Argentine barbecue, often prepared with several cuts of meat)
- Empanadas (filled pastries that may be baked or fried)
- Locro (a hearty stew traditionally made with corn, beans, and meat)
- Mate (a traditional herbal drink shared from a gourd)
Fun facts
- “Santa Fe” means “holy faith” in Spanish.
- Santa Fe is associated with namesake places in many countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, the Philippines, Spain, and the United States.
- Sports clubs associated with the name Santa Fe include Colón de Santa Fe and Unión de Santa Fe.
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