KIEV, Ukraine -- The Angel Moroni was placed atop the Kiev Ukraine Temple recently, a significant event for members in Eastern Europe, where Mormon presence is still in its infancy.

However, more than 650 church members -- including parents sitting with their children -- attended a devotional meeting in the chapel of a meetinghouse at the temple site in the early afternoon.

About two hours before the devotional, the angel statue was positioned near the temple in a fenced area designed for members and visitors to observe the placing of the statue.

Those who arrived early to the devotional were delighted to take pictures of their groups standing near the statue.

During the devotional, talks were given about the importance of temples, of possessing a temple recommend and attending the temple often. A video helped impress the importance of temple work.

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