Richmond Virginia Temple
| Richmond Virginia Temple | ||||
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| Number | 177 | |||
| Dedication | 7 May 2023, by Dallin H. Oaks[3] | |||
| Site | 12 acres (4.9 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 39,202 sq ft (3,642.0 m2) | |||
| Height | 164 ft (50 m) | |||
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| Announced | 1 April 2018, by Russell M. Nelson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 11 April 2020, by Randall K. Bennett[2] | |||
| Open house | March 25-April 15, 2023 | |||
| Current president | Larry John Willis[4] | |||
| Designed by | Lanny Herron | |||
| Location | Glen Allen, Virginia, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 37°40′22″N 77°32′06″W / 37.6728°N 77.5351°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Moleanos limestone | |||
| Temple design | Jeffersonian Doric order, single-spire | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
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The Richmond Virginia Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Richmond, Virginia.[5]
History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on April 1, 2018. The Richmond Virginia Temple was announced concurrently with 6 other temples.[6] At the time, the number of operating or announced temples was 189.[7]
On April 11, 2020, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Randall K. Bennett, president of the church's North America Northeast Area, presiding.[8][9] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the groundbreaking ceremony was limited to a handful of leaders and was broadcast to meetinghouses in the temple district as originally planned.[5]
See also
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Virginia
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
References
- ^ "Seven Temples Announced as April 2018 General Conference Closes: Mormon temples to be built in Asia, Europe, North and South America". Newsroom. LDS Church. 1 April 2018.
- ^ Groundbreaking Dates Announced for Temples in Virginia, the Philippines, and Utah
- ^ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-dallin-h-oaks-dedicates-the-richmond-virginia-temple
- ^ "Read about the new leaders of temples in Japan, Canada, Mexico and more". Church News. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Richmond Virginia Temple, churchofjesuschristtemples.org, retrieved 2021-01-08
- ^ The Salta Argentina, Bengaluru India, Managua Nicaragua, Cagayan de Oro Philippines, Layton Utah, and Russia temples.
- ^ "7 New Temples Announced during April 2018 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-04-01
- ^ Talya Cunningham (2020-03-03), Ahead of Mormon temple groundbreaking, church donates 40,000 pounds of goods, WRIC-TV
- ^ "Construction on Richmond-Area Mormon Temple Set for Spring", Associated Press, U.S. News & World Report, 2020-01-24
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- Churches in Richmond, Virginia
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