Arequipa Peru Temple
| Arequipa Peru Temple | ||||
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| Number | 167 | |||
| Dedication | 15 December 2019, by Ulisses Soares[4] | |||
| Site | 7.91 acres (3.20 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 26,969 sq ft (2,505.5 m2) | |||
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| Announced | 6 October 2012, by Thomas S. Monson[1][2][3] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 4 March 2017, by Carlos A. Godoy | |||
| Open house | November 15-30, 2019 | |||
| Current president | Jorge Garnica Pereyra[5] | |||
| Location | Arequipa, Peru | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 16°22′31″S 71°32′19″W / 16.3754°S 71.5387°W | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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The Arequipa Peru Temple is a planned temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) to be constructed in Arequipa, Peru.[6] The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 6 October 2012, during his remarks opening the LDS Church's 182nd Semiannual General Conference.[7] The temple was announced concurrently with the Tucson Arizona Temple.[6] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 168 and the number in Peru to three.[8]
The church has not announced any information regarding construction. A private website has noted a site location, three miles north of the city center near the entrance to the village of Carmen Alto. That same website reports that, as of 10 July 2016, a general contractor has been selected and that the groundbreaking is anticipated for October 2016.[8]
See also
- 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
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Peru
References
- ^ Mandy, Morgan (8 October 2012). "LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru". Deseret News. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Mormon Church Lowers Age Limit for Missionaries". ABC News. AP. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012..
- ^ "New temples announced for Tucson, Arizona and Arequipa, Peru". Church News. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012..
- ^ Elder Soares dedicates the Arequipa Peru Temple
- ^ "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
- ^ a b LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru, Church News, 6 October 2012.
- ^ Welcome to Conference, Thomas S. Monson, 6 October 2012.
- ^ a b LDS Church Temples: Arequipa Peru Temple Archived 18 August 2015 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 15 August 2015.
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