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Dominican Republic Santiago Mission

A Spanish-speaking mission connected with Santiago and the growing Church community of the Dominican Republic.

Spanish

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I Glory in My Jesus, in the language of this mission

2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.

I Glory in My Jesus shirt in Spanish on White: “Me glorío en mi Jesús”, 2 Nefi 33:6

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I Glory in My Jesus script shirt in Spanish, white ink on Dark Chocolate: “Me glorío en mi Jesús”, 2 Nefi 33:6

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About the mission

The Dominican Republic Santiago Mission is a Church mission connected with Santiago in the Dominican Republic. A Santiago district was organized in 1981, and the Santiago mission followed in 1987.

Spanish is the main language for missionaries and members in this mission.

At a glance

Country: Dominican Republic
Main city: Santiago
Language: Spanish
Time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4)
Mission: Dominican Republic Santiago Mission
Church in the Dominican Republic: 153,000 members, 22 stakes, 202 congregations, 4 missions, 59 FamilySearch Centers

A short history of the area

Santiago is one of the places named in the Dominican Republic Church chronology. A Santiago district was organized there on May 10, 1981.

Santiago later became the center of a second Dominican Republic mission, organized on July 1, 1987.

The Church here

1978The first Dominican members returned to the Dominican Republic, and missionaries arrived in the country.
1980The Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Mission was organized on January 1.
1981The Santiago Dominican Republic District was organized on May 10.
1987The Dominican Republic Santiago Mission was organized on July 1.
1992Church members in the Dominican Republic received satellite transmissions of General Conference.
1998Members and missionaries donated many hours to relief efforts after Hurricane George in September.
2000The Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple was dedicated on September 17, the first Church temple in the Caribbean.

Temples nearby

Santiago Dominican Republic Temple

Announced · Near Santiago

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple

Dedicated September 17, 2000 · About 85 miles from Santiago

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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Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Before you go

Phrases to learn

HolaHello
¿Cómo está?How are you?
GraciasThank you
Por favorPlease

Foods to try

La bandera (rice, beans, and meat, often served with salad)
Mangú (mashed green plantains, commonly served with onions)
Sancocho (a hearty stew made with meat and root vegetables)
Tostones (twice-fried green plantain slices)

Fun facts

The first Church temple in the Caribbean was dedicated in Santo Domingo in 2000.
Church members and missionaries helped with relief efforts after Hurricane George in September 1998.
Members in the Dominican Republic received satellite transmissions of General Conference in 1992.

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