Brasilia Brazil Temple
The Brasilia Brazil Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Brasilia, Brazil.
History
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. At the time, the number of the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 182 with this announcement.
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.
See also
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil
- 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)
References
- ^ "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2 April 2017.
- ^ "Church Announces Groundbreaking Date for Brasília Brazil Temple", newsroom, LDS Church, 6 August 2020, retrieved 28 September 2023
- ^ The original dates for the open house were later amended.
- ^ "Two US Temples and One in Brazil Dedicated on the Same Day", newsroom, LDS Church, 17 September 2023, retrieved 28 September 2023
- ^ The Alabang Philippines, Nairobi Kenya, Pocatello Idaho, and Saratoga Springs Utah temples.
- ^ Abigail Norton (2017-04-02), Saratoga Springs residents voice opinions over temple announcement, 2KUTV
- ^ New LDS temple coming to Pocatello, KIVI-TV, 2017-04-02
- ^ "President Monson Announces Five New Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2017-04-02
- ^ "Ground Broken for Brasília Brazil Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2020-09-26
External links
- Church Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Brasilia Brazil Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org