Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple

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Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple
Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple.jpg
Number 136
Dedicated 11 December 2011 (11 December 2011) by
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Site 6.47 acres (2.6 hectares)
Floor area 21,085 sq ft (1,959 m2)
Preceded by San Salvador El Salvador Temple
Followed by Kansas City Missouri Temple
Official websiteNews & images
Additional information
Announced 17 December 2006
Groundbreaking 14 March 2009 by
Don R. Clarke
Open House 11 — 26 November 2011
Designed by Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects
Location Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Exterior finish White Precast Concrete
Ordinance rooms 2
Sealing rooms 2
Clothing rental no
Cafeteria no
Notes Announced by Gordon B. Hinckley at the groundbreaking of the Oquirrh Mountain Temple,[1] and dedicated by Dieter F. Uchtdorf.[2]

Coordinates: 14°50′41″N 91°32′23″W / 14.84472°N 91.53972°W / 14.84472; -91.53972 The Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple is the second temple built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Guatemala. It was the fifth temple of the church in Central America. The temple is located in the western part of the city, near the Parque Zoológico Minerva.

History[]

Construction of the temple was announced by church president Gordon B. Hinckley on December 16, 2006.[3] Construction commenced following a groundbreaking ceremony on March 14, 2009. The temple open house was held from November 11–26, 2011.[4] The temple was dedicated on December 11, 2011, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the church's First Presidency; it was the first temple dedicated by Uchtdorf.[5]

See also[]

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Temples in and near Guatemala
Red = Operating
Blue = Under Construction
Yellow = Announced
Black = Closed for Renovations

References[]

  1. ^ Moore, Carrie A. (December 17, 2006), "Ground broken for LDS temple", Deseret Morning News, retrieved 2012-10-15
  2. ^ Swensen, Jason (December 11, 2011), "Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple: 'This temple will bring eternal families to this place and country'", Church News, retrieved 2012-10-15
  3. ^ Lyon, Julia. "Mormons break ground for new S. Jordan temple", The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 December 2006. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for the Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple", Church News, 20 May 2011. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
  5. ^ Swensen, Jason (December 11, 2011), "Quetzaltenango Guatemala Temple: 'This temple will bring eternal families to this place and country'", Church News, retrieved 2012-10-15

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