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Orson Hyde
1805–1878
An early Latter-day Saint leader, missionary, and writer, he helped carry the movement across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. His 1841 visit to Jerusalem is especially remembered for a dedicatory prayer on the Mount of Olives.
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About the author
Born in Connecticut in 1805, he became one of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the early Latter Day Saint movement. Over the years he served in many roles as a preacher, editor, and church leader, and he remained a prominent figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints until his death in 1878.
He is best known for his missionary work. He traveled widely in the United States and Europe, and in 1841 he went to Jerusalem, where he offered a dedicatory prayer on the Mount of Olives. That journey later gave rise to the Orson Hyde Memorial Garden in Jerusalem, a lasting reminder of his connection to the city.
Along with his public work, he also wrote and spoke extensively, leaving behind sermons, pamphlets, and other records that offer a close view of early Mormon history. His life reflects both the energy and the conflicts of a fast-growing religious movement in nineteenth-century America.