Paris France Temple
| Paris France Temple | ||||
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| Number | 156 | |||
| Dedication | 21 May 2017, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Site | 2.26 acres (0.91 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 44,175 sq ft (4,104.0 m2) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | 15 July 2011, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
| Groundbreaking | No formal groundbreaking[1] | |||
| Open house | 22 April - 13 May 2017 | |||
| Current president | Dominique Maurice Lucas | |||
| Location | Le Chesnay, France | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 48°49′4.41″N 2°7′23.42″E / 48.8178917°N 2.1231722°E | |||
| Exterior finish | Warm-toned limestone with character reflective of limestone used in the Le Chesnay and Versailles regions | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
| Visitors' center | Yes | |||
| Notes | Thomas S. Monson confirmed on 15 July 2011 that the church "hope[d] to build [a] temple in France" near Paris,[2] and on 1 October 2011 announced that the plans were "moving forward."[3] In 2014, a news story from the church noted that work had commenced on the temple, though no formal groundbreaking had taken place.[1] | |||
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The Paris France Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) currently being constructed in Le Chesnay, a suburb of Paris, France.[4][5]
Church president Thomas S. Monson announced that a Latter-day Saint temple would be constructed in France on July 15, 2011. Generally new temples are announced during a church general conference. However, French newspapers reported the church's plans to build the temple at Le Chesnay, which prompted the early announcement, three months prior to the October 2011 conference.[4]
The Paris France Temple will be the first temple built in France, and is located near Versailles. On November 7, 2016, the LDS Church announced that a public open house is scheduled to be held from April 22, 2017 through May 13, 2017, excluding Sundays. The temple is scheduled for dedication on May 21, 2017.[6]
See also
- 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)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in France
References
- ^ a b "Elder Andersen visits construction site of Paris France Temple", Church News and Events, churchofjesuschrist.org, 19 June 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ^ "Church Statement on Temple in France" (15 July 2011).
- ^ Monson, Thomas S. (1 October 2011. "As We Meet Again" talk given at General Conference.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
announcementwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Peggy Fletcher, Stack (Jul 15, 2011). "Mormon breakthrough: a temple in France". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake Utah: MediaNews Group. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
- ^ "Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Paris France Temple: First temple in France", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2016-11-07
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