Praia Cabo Verde Temple
The Praia Cabo Verde Temple is an announced temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in Praia, Cabo Verde.
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| Announcement | 7 October 2018 | ||||||||||
| Groundbreaking | 4 May 2019 by Paul V. Johnson | ||||||||||
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History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018.[3] The Praia Cabo Verde Temple was announced concurrently with 11 other temples.[4] 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 Paul V. Johnson, who was then president of the church's Europe Area, presiding.[5]
See also
References
- "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
- LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
- "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes: Number of temples operating, announced or under construction now above 200", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-10-07
- The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, Yuba California, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Yigo Guam, Puebla Mexico, Auckland New Zealand, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.
- "Ground Broken for Three International Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-05-04
External links
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