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Haiti Port-au-Prince Mission
The Haiti Port-au-Prince Mission serves in a nation shaped by resilience, faith, and a rich history.
- Haitian Creole
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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
Haitian Creole is the main language of the mission. The city is also known as Pòtoprens in Haitian Creole.
At a glance
- Country
- Haiti
- Main city
- Port-au-Prince, about 1,200,000 people in the commune (2022)
- Language
- Haitian Creole
- Time zone
- Haiti Time (UTC-5)
- Climate
- Tropical savanna, warm and humid, with a rainy season from March through November
- Church in Haiti
- 25,793 members, 5 stakes, 50 congregations
A short history of the area
Port-au-Prince became the capital of independent Haiti in 1804. On January 12, 2010, a magnitude-7.0 earthquake devastated the city and damaged many historic, government, and public buildings.
The Church here
- 1977Alexandre Mourra read a pamphlet containing the testimony of Joseph Smith, was taught by missionaries, and was baptized in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- 1977After returning to Port-au-Prince, Alexandre Mourra preached the gospel and organized regular meetings in Hatte-Marré.
- 1978Twenty-two Haitian converts were baptized in July, and a branch was organized with Alexandre Mourra as president.
- 1983Elder Thomas S. Monson dedicated Haiti for the preaching of the gospel, and a district with branches throughout the country had been organized.
- 1984The Haiti Port-au-Prince Mission was organized on August 4, with James S. Arrigona as president.
- 1991Political conflict forced foreign missionaries to leave Haiti. Haitian Saints continued missionary work, led by Fritzner and Gina Joseph.
- 1992Fritzner Joseph was called as the first native mission president to preside over the Haiti Port-au-Prince Mission.
- 2015Haitian Saints rejoiced at the announcement of a temple in Port-au-Prince.
- 2019The Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple was dedicated.
Temples nearby
Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple
Dedicated September 1, 2019 · Near Port-au-Prince
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
- BonjouGood morning or hello
- Kijan ou ye?How are you?
- MèsiThank you
- TanpriPlease
Foods to try
- Griot (fried marinated pork, often served with pikliz)
- Diri ak pwa (rice and beans)
- Soup joumou (pumpkin soup traditionally enjoyed on Haitian Independence Day)
- Tassot (seasoned, fried beef or goat)
Fun facts
- Port-au-Prince is also called L’Hôpital, meaning “The Hospital.”
- The city was renamed Port-Républicain in 1793 before later returning to the name Port-au-Prince.
- Port-au-Prince has a main avenue named for the American abolitionist John Brown.
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