| Arequipa Peru Temple | ||||
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| Number | 167 | |||
| Dedication | 15 December 2019, by Ulisses Soares[4] | |||
| Site | 7.91 acres (3.20 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 26,969 sq ft (2,505.5 m2) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | 6 October 2012, by Thomas S. Monson[1][2][3] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 4 March 2017, by Carlos A. Godoy | |||
| Open house | November 15-30, 2019 | |||
| Current president | Jorge Garnica Pereyra[5] | |||
| Location | Arequipa, Peru | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 16°22′31″S 71°32′19″W / 16.3754°S 71.5387°W | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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The Arequipa Peru Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Arequipa, Peru.[6]
History[edit]
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 6 October 2012, during his remarks opening the LDS Church's 182nd Semiannual General Conference.[7] The temple was announced concurrently with the Tucson Arizona Temple.[6] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 168 and the number in Peru to three.[8]
On 4 March 2017, a groundbreaking ceremony to signify beginning of construction took place with Carlos A. Godoy presiding.[9] On 21 May 2019, the LDS Church announced the public open house that was then held from 15 November through 30 (except for Sundays).[10] The temple was dedicated on 15 December 2019 by Ulisses Soares.[11]
In 2020, the Arequipa Peru Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[12]
See also[edit]
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Lima Temples Temples in and near Peru () |
- 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
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Peru
References[edit]
- ^ Mandy, Morgan (8 October 2012). "LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru". Deseret News. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Mormon Church Lowers Age Limit for Missionaries". ABC News. AP. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012..
- ^ "New temples announced for Tucson, Arizona and Arequipa, Peru". Church News. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012..
- ^ Elder Soares dedicates the Arequipa Peru Temple
- ^ "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
- ^ a b LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru, Church News, 6 October 2012.
- ^ Welcome to Conference, Thomas S. Monson, 6 October 2012.
- ^ LDS Church Temples: Arequipa Peru Temple, retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ^ "Church Leaders Break Ground on Two South American Temples: Seventh temple in Brazil and third in Peru", Newsroom, LDS Church, 4 March 2017
- ^ "Update on Two South America Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 21 May 2019
- ^ "Elder Soares dedicates the Arequipa Peru Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 15 December 2019
- ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
External links[edit]
- Arequipa Peru Temple Official site
- Arequipa Peru Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
