Symbolism in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Moroni is commonly identified by Latter-day Saints as the angel mentioned in Revelation 14:6, "having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people".

Moroni appears on the cover of some editions of the Book of Mormon, on USVA headstones, and statues of the angel stand atop many LDS temples.

Additionally, church leaders have encouraged members to hang pictures of temples on the walls of their homes,[2][3][4] and it has become a common cultural phenomenon described even in publications intended for children.

[6] There are additional replicas of this statue in several other LDS Visitors' Centers, including those at the Mesa Arizona,[7] Los Angeles California,[8] the Washington D.C.,[9] and Laie Hawaii temples.

[16] The garments contain four embroidered marks over the breasts, the navel, and the right knee, each of which has symbolic meaning to serve as reminders to the wearer of covenants made as part of the endowment.

[20] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strongly discourages tattoos, including those which incorporate LDS symbols promoted in other art forms.

For example, when Arnold Friberg created his series of Book of Mormon paintings, his initial portrayal of Christ visiting the Americas was rejected by LDS Church leadership.