The return of the city of Enoch stands as one of the most remarkable and sacred prophesied events in the history of the earth. Enoch, a prophet of great faith and righteousness, led a people who became so pure that they were taken from the earth and received into the presence of God. The scriptures declare that this city will one day return, joining with Zion in the last days as part of the fulfillment of God's promises regarding the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of His millennial reign.

The Book of Moses records that in the days of Enoch, the people of his city walked with God to such a degree that they were eventually translated and taken into heaven. “And it came to pass that Zion was not, for God received it up into his own bosom; and from thence went forth the saying, Zion is fled” (Moses 7:69). The righteousness of the inhabitants of the city of Enoch distinguished them from the wickedness of the surrounding world. The account in Moses makes clear that they did not merely vanish; rather, they were taken up to dwell in the presence of God, awaiting the day when they would return to the earth.

The return of Enoch’s city is prophesied to coincide with the establishment of Zion in the last days. The Lord declared to Enoch, “And righteousness will I send down out of heaven; and truth will I send forth out of the earth, to bear testimony of mine Only Begotten; his resurrection from the dead; yea, and also the resurrection of all men; and righteousness and truth will I cause to sweep the earth as with a flood, to gather out mine elect from the four quarters of the earth, unto a place which I shall prepare, an Holy City, that my people may gird up their loins, and be looking forth for the time of my coming” (Moses 7:62). This passage ties together several important elements: the gathering of Israel, the establishment of Zion, and the return of the city of Enoch. The righteousness descending from heaven may symbolize not only divine truth but also the literal return of Enoch’s people, whose purity will harmonize with the Zion that the Saints will establish on earth.

The unity between the earthly Zion and the returning city of Enoch is further emphasized as the Lord continues His revelation to Enoch: “And it shall be called Zion, a New Jerusalem. And the Lord said unto Enoch: Then shalt thou and all thy city meet them there, and we will receive them into our bosom, and they shall see us; and we will fall upon their necks, and they shall fall upon our necks, and we will kiss each other” (Moses 7:63). This is not a figurative reunion but a deeply personal and literal one. The glorified inhabitants of the city of Enoch will embrace the righteous who have prepared the earth to receive them, symbolizing the complete unity of God’s covenant people across time and space.

The passage also affirms the role of Jesus Christ in this event, as the culmination of His work among His people. “And there shall be mine abode, and it shall be Zion, which shall come forth out of all the creations which I have made” (Moses 7:64). This prophecy confirms that Zion, both in its earthly and heavenly manifestations, will be the dwelling place of the Lord during the Millennium. The physical presence of Jesus Christ among His people will be a defining characteristic of the millennial era, as He reigns in peace and righteousness.

The return of the city of Enoch is unique in its scope and theological significance. Other religious traditions anticipate a future transformation of the world, but few have a doctrine so specific regarding a city of translated beings returning to unite with a Zion established by the faithful on earth. Many Christian denominations teach about a Second Coming of Christ but do not include the return of an entire city of people as part of that event. The understanding found in the teachings of the Church affirms that not only will Christ return, but He will bring with Him a celestial society, demonstrating the tangible reality of divine sanctification and the fulfillment of God’s covenants.

Accepting and preparing for the return of the city of Enoch carries profound spiritual implications. The Lord’s words make clear that Zion is not merely a place but a people—a people prepared to live in holiness and unity. Those who strive to build Zion today, by living in purity, consecration, and love, are actively preparing for the moment when heaven and earth will reunite. This belief provides hope and direction, urging the faithful to live in such a way that they will be ready to embrace their celestial brethren. The doctrine of the city of Enoch’s return invites believers to rise to a higher standard, to seek holiness in their daily lives, and to anticipate with joy the day when righteousness and truth will indeed flood the earth, bringing with them a city long lost but never forgotten.