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It’s Elder Soares’ birthday! Elder Ulisses Soares was born on October 2, 1958 in São Paulo, Brazil. He was called to serve in the Quorum of the Twelve apostles on March 31, 2018. What do you love about Elder Soares?
Scripture
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”—John 15:5
Quote
“In a world of many voices, remaining connected to the True Vine is not merely desirable; it is essential to our spiritual survival.”—Ulisses Soares, “Jesus Christ—the True Vine”
Video
Three Fun Facts for Elder Soares’ Birthday
- His first Church meetings were above a bakery. He remembers enjoying the smell of fresh bread during services.
- Elder Soares and his wife, Rosana, served in the Brazil Rio de Janeiro Mission and reconnected at a dance afterward. He had served as her zone leader.
- His fast typing skills helped him land a payroll job and save for his mission. For three years, he bought one item each month, gradually gathering shirts, pants, socks, ties, and a suitcase.
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This Day in Church History
1845: President Brigham Young of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder Heber C. Kimball begin administering the endowment to the members of the Church in the Nauvoo Temple for the first time.
1952: LDS missionaries enter Honduras for the first time.
1958: Elder Ulisses Soares is born in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
