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Brazil Piracicaba Mission
The Brazil Piracicaba Mission is based in Piracicaba, a historic Brazilian city known for sugarcane, agriculture, and Portuguese-speaking communities.
- Portuguese
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About the mission
Portuguese is the mission language and the main language used in daily life. Missionaries will use Portuguese in teaching, worship, service, and everyday conversations.
At a glance
- Country
- Brazil
- Main city
- Piracicaba (423,323 people in 2022)
- Time zone
- Brasília Time (UTC-3)
- Climate
- Tropical savanna climate with a dry winter
- Mission language
- Portuguese
- Church in Brazil
- 1,573,360 members, 289 stakes, 2,008 congregations
A short history of the area
Sugarcane and coffee farming grew during the 19th century. The city later developed strong sugar and ethanol industries, and a Hyundai factory opened there in 2012. Piracicaba also became known for agricultural technology and education.
The Church here
- 1928Missionaries began preaching in southern Brazil after requests from German members living in the country.
- 1930sAnti-German sentiment led to a government ban on German in public, and Church services soon shifted to Portuguese.
- 1935The Brazilian district became a mission in its own right.
- 1940The Portuguese translation of the Book of Mormon was first published.
- 1966The first stake in South America was created in São Paulo.
- 1978The first temple in South America was dedicated in São Paulo, 12 years after the first South American stake was created there.
- 1978 onwardHundreds of thousands of people were baptized in Brazil, and wards and stakes became established throughout the country.
- 2017The Brasília Brazil Temple was announced on April 2 as Brazil's 10th temple.
Temples nearby
Campinas Brazil Temple
Dedicated May 17, 2002 · About 40 miles from Piracicaba
São Paulo Brazil Temple
Dedicated October 30, 1978 · About 85 miles from Piracicaba
São Paulo East Brazil Temple
Announced · About 85 miles from Piracicaba
Ribeirão Prêto Brazil Temple
Under construction · About 105 miles from Piracicaba
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
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Before you go
Phrases to learn
- OláHello
- Bom diaGood morning
- Tudo bem?How are you? or Is everything well?
- Obrigado/ObrigadaThank you
Foods to try
- Pamonha (a corn-based dish that may be sweet or savory and is especially associated with Piracicaba)
- Feijoada (a hearty black-bean and meat stew)
- Pão de queijo (small cheese breads)
- Coxinha (a fried dough snack filled with shredded chicken)
Fun facts
- The name “Piracicaba” comes from the Paulista General Language and means “the place where fish arrive.”
- The Piracicaba International Humor Exhibition has been held every year since 1974 and is considered one of the world's important graphic arts salons.
- Archaeological sites between the Claro and Piracicaba rivers show continuous human occupation for at least 8,000 years.
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