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Yigo Guam Temple

Coordinates: 13°32′30.7428″N 144°53′22.3224″E / 13.541873000°N 144.889534000°E / 13.541873000; 144.889534000
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Yigo Guam Temple
Map
Number172
Dedication22 May 2022, by David A. Bednar[5]
Site5.8 acres (2.3 ha)
Floor area6,861 sq ft (637.4 m2)
Height74 ft (23 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

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Yigo Guam Temple

Praia Cape Verde Temple
Additional information
Announced7 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson[1][2]
Groundbreaking4 May 2019, by Yoon Hwan Choi
Open house4 May-14 May 2022[4]
Current presidentMarlo Oliveros Lopez
LocationYigo, Guam
Geographic coordinates13°32′30.7428″N 144°53′22.3224″E / 13.541873000°N 144.889534000°E / 13.541873000; 144.889534000
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms1
Sealing rooms1
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The Yigo Guam Temple is an announced temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in Yigo, Guam.

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018.[1] The Yigo Guam Temple was announced concurrently with 11 other temples.[6] At the time, the number of the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 201 with this announcement.

On May 4, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Yoon Hwan Choi, who was then president of the church's Asia North Area, presiding.[7]

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes: Number of temples operating, announced or under construction now above 200", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 October 2018
  2. ^ LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
  3. ^ "Temple Groundbreakings Announced for Pocatello and Guam: Artist renderings for each temple also available". Newsroom. LDS Church. 1 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Dedication Date Announced for the Yigo Guam Temple: Public open house to be held in May". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2019-06-18.
  5. ^ https://news-gu.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/apostle-dedicates-yigo-guam-temple
  6. ^ The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, Yuba California, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Praia Cabo Verde, Puebla Mexico, Auckland New Zealand, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.
  7. ^ "Ground Broken for Three International Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-05-04