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Brasília Brazil Temple

Coordinates: 15°44′53″S 47°52′51″W / 15.7480°S 47.8809°W / -15.7480; -47.8809
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Brasília Brazil Temple
Map
Number180
Dedication17 September 2023, by Neil L. Andersen[4]
Site6 acres (2.4 ha)
Floor area25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Saratoga Springs Utah Temple

Brasília Brazil Temple

Bentonville Arkansas Temple
Additional information
Announced2 April 2017, by Thomas S. Monson[1]
Groundbreaking26 September 2020, by Adilson de Paula Parrella[2]
Open house12 August-2 September 2023[3]
Current presidentRaimundo Pacheco de Pinho
LocationBrasília, Brazil
Geographic coordinates15°44′53″S 47°52′51″W / 15.7480°S 47.8809°W / -15.7480; -47.8809
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2
Sealing rooms2
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The Brasilia Brazil Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Brasilia, Brazil.

History

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The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017. The Brasilia Brazil Temple was announced concurrently with 4 other temples.[5][6][7] At the time, the number of the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 182 with this announcement.[8]

On September 26, 2020, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Adilson de Paula Parrella, president of the church's Brazil Area, presiding.[9]

See also

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Temples in Brazil (edit)
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed

References

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  1. ^ "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Church Announces Groundbreaking Date for Brasília Brazil Temple", newsroom, LDS Church, 6 August 2020, retrieved 28 September 2023
  3. ^ The original dates for the open house were later amended.
  4. ^ "Two US Temples and One in Brazil Dedicated on the Same Day", newsroom, LDS Church, 17 September 2023, retrieved 28 September 2023
  5. ^ The Alabang Philippines, Nairobi Kenya, Pocatello Idaho, and Saratoga Springs Utah temples.
  6. ^ Abigail Norton (2017-04-02), Saratoga Springs residents voice opinions over temple announcement, 2KUTV
  7. ^ New LDS temple coming to Pocatello, KIVI-TV, 2017-04-02
  8. ^ "President Monson Announces Five New Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2017-04-02
  9. ^ "Ground Broken for Brasília Brazil Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2020-09-26
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