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.
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| Announcement | 2 April 2017 | ||||||||||
| Groundbreaking | 26 September 2020 by Adilson de Paula Parrella | ||||||||||
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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.[2][3][4] At the time, the number of the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 182 with this announcement.[5]
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.[6]
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.
- 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
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