Is Bryce Harper Mormon? Phillies star's faith occupies an important role in his life

NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: Grand Marshal, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper attends pre-race ceremonies prior to prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies' All-Star designated hitter, is a Mormon as he belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A group of people who identify as Mormons practice Mormonism, the primary branch of the Latter-Day Saint movement that was started by Joseph Smith in the 1820s.

Harper has publicly expressed his faith that features abstinence from alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, and drugs. However, he has acknowledged drinking the occasional cup of coffee before games.

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Back in 2012, Bryce Harper silenced a reporter when asked what his favorite beer was. The 31-year-old DH deemed the inquiry saying, "That's a clown question bro."

Phillies' Bryce Harper tied the knot with Kayla Varner in a temple

89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by MasterCard - Red Carpet" WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: Bryce of the Washington Nationals and the National League and wife Kayla Harper attend the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by MasterCard red carpet at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies DH Bryce Harper married his high school sweetheart and former soccer player Kayla Harper, in 2016 at a temple. As active Mormons, they chose to exchange vows at the San Diego Church of Latter-day Saints Temple.

Back then, he was playing with the Washington Nationals before inking a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies.

"Religion was obviously the most important part of our marriage," Kayla Varner explained to The Knot. "The temple marriage is very sacred … it was really nice to just enjoy that with our immediate family."