The first Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Azerbaijan was recently inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a dedication service presided over by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

“This is a historic day, in Azerbaijan, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” said Elder Bednar at the building’s Nov. 13 inauguration.

“We are honored and delighted to be here … and to be able to dedicate this facility where we will meet and worship. We are grateful and excited to be here in Azerbaijan.”

Azerbaijan is a country in the world’s Caucasus region, which spans eastern Europe and western Asia, and has become a place where Latter-day Saints are growing increasingly active in community service and humanitarian efforts, according to a recent release on an

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