Brasília Brazil Temple

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Brasília Brazil Temple
Under construction
Number 190
Announcement 2 April 2017
Groundbreaking 26 September 2020 by
Adilson de Paula Parrella
Site 6 acres (2.4 hectares)
Floor area 25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2)
Official websiteNews & images
Additional information
Location Brasília, Brazil
Notes Announced by Thomas S. Monson on 2 April 2017[1]

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.[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[]

Brasília Brazil Temple is located in São Paulo state
São Paulo
São Paulo
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte
Temples in Brazil

Red = Operating
Blue = Under construction
Yellow = Announced
Black = Closed for renovations

References[]

  1. ^ "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2 April 2017.
  2. ^ The Alabang Philippines, Nairobi Kenya, Pocatello Idaho, and Saratoga Springs Utah temples.
  3. ^ Abigail Norton (2017-04-02), Saratoga Springs residents voice opinions over temple announcement, 2KUTV
  4. ^ New LDS temple coming to Pocatello, KIVI-TV, 2017-04-02
  5. ^ "President Monson Announces Five New Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2017-04-02
  6. ^ "Ground Broken for Brasília Brazil Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2020-09-26

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