Caracas Venezuela Temple
Caracas Venezuela Temple© 2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.The First Presidency of the Church and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has authorized the transfer of the country of Venezuela from the South America Northwest Area to the Caribbean Area and the realignment of the boundaries of these areas in accordance with this change, which will occur on August 1, 2024.
According to a letter dated March 12, 2024, this change represents the growth and strengthening of the Church of Jesus Christ, and the members and leaders were thanked for their dedicated service in establishing the Church in this region.
Elder Eduardo Gavarret, President of the Caribbean Area, accompanied by Elder Moisés Villanueva, Second Counselor in the Caribbean Area Presidency, and Director of Temporal Affairs (DTA) Miguel Tenorio made the formal announcement during a devotional held for employees of the Caribbean Area.
With this change, the Caribbean Area will be as follows:
|
Caribbean Area |
Current |
August 1, 2024 |
|
Stakes |
34 |
67 |
|
Missions |
9 |
13 |
|
Temples |
3 |
4 |
Venezuela-HD-Map
Map of Venezuela2014 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.The Church began establishing its members and congregations into areas according to geographic locations in 1984, with area presidencies working in regional offices.
In each area, a General Authority Seventy is assigned by the First Presidency to serve as the Area President. Two counselors, who are General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies, are assigned to assist the president. The Area Presidency works under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Area Presidencies outside of the United States live in the area where they serve and often travel within that area to teach and support Church members, missionaries, leaders, and temple presidents and matrons.
Area Presidencies were first created in the 1980s when the growth of the Church made it impractical for the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to respond directly to the unique needs of the many areas of a growing worldwide Church. Area Presidencies are uniquely positioned to help build up the Church and provide valuable counsel and leadership to Church members around the world.
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