Died in USA the head of the Mormons, Thomas Spencer Monson : In the World : Vladim

The leader of the largest of the existing Mormon community of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints Thomas Monson died at his home at 91-year life. He lived in salt lake city. The tragic news was shared by the official website of a religious organization, the head of which he stood.

“The 16th President of the Church Thomas Spencer Monson died Tuesday, January 2“, – stated in the message.

Monson was born in Utah in a large family of beetle. During the Second World war, he went to the Navy and more than a year spent abroad before returning home and to obtain a bachelor’s degree at the University of his native Utah. He later transferred to Brigham young University and received a master’s degree on business administration.
The Church of latter day Saints he began attending as a child and at the age of 22 he became a Bishop. The apostles produced it at the age of 36 years. His fellow Mormons were sure that Monson is a prophet and the bearer of God’s will on Earth.

At the moment it is planned a meeting of the Quorum of the twelve apostles of the Church, which is empowered to elect a new President. As is known, the new U.S. Ambassador to Russia John huntsman is a follower of the religion professed by the Mormons.