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Papeete Tahiti Temple

Coordinates: 17°32′12″S 149°33′22″W / 17.5366°S 149.5562°W / -17.5366; -149.5562
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Papeete Tahiti Temple
Map
Number25
Dedication27 October 1983, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site1.7 acres (0.69 ha)
Floor area12,150 sq ft (1,129 m2)
Height66 ft (20 m)
Official websiteNews & images
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Additional information
Announced2 April 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball
Groundbreaking13 February 1981, by Spencer W. Kimball
Open house13–22 October 1983
Rededicated12 November 2006, by L. Tom Perry
Designed byEmil B. Fetzer
LocationPapeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Geographic coordinates17°32′12″S 149°33′22″W / 17.5366°S 149.5562°W / -17.5366; -149.5562
Exterior finishPainted plaster over stucco
Temple designModern, single-spire design with influences of French and Polynesian cultures
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (Movie, stationary)
Sealing rooms2
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The Pape'ete Tahiti Temple is the 27th constructed and 25th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the city of Pape'ete on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, it was built with a modern single-spire design.

The Pape'ete Tahiti Temple was announced on April 2, 1980, then dedicated on October 27, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 5-acre (20,000 m2) plot, has 2 ordinance rooms and 2 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 9,936 square feet (923.1 m2).

The temple underwent renovation and was rededicated on November 12, 2006 by apostle L. Tom Perry.[1][2]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Tahitian temple, pearl of the Pacific", Church News, Nov 18, 2006
  2. ^ "More Temples Underway Around the World", Ensign, August 2006.

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