Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple

Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple
Number 72
Dedicated 27 February 2000 (27 February 2000) by
Gordon B. Hinckley
Site 1.54 acres (0.6 hectares)
Floor area 10,769 sq ft (1,000 m2)
Height 71 ft (22 m)
Preceded by Ciudad Juárez Mexico Temple
Followed by Albuquerque New Mexico Temple
Official website News & images

Coordinates: 29°6′9.039599″N 110°56′49.04519″W / 29.10251099972°N 110.9469569972°W / 29.10251099972; -110.9469569972 The Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple is the 72nd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[1]

Hermosillo, capital of the northern state of Sonora, was one of the first areas in Mexico to have Mormon missionaries. The church announced the building of the temple in Hermosillo on 20 July 1998. LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple on February 27, 2000.[2] The temple has a total floor area of 10,769 square feet (1,000.5 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.[2]

See also

Notes

  1. "Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple". ldschurchtemples.com. Archived from the original on 2007-03-22.
  2. 1 2 "Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple". Church News.

References

  • "Hermosillo temple dates announced", Church News, Jan 8, 2000
  • Hart, John L. (March 4, 2000), "Impact on lives begins even before completion of Hermosillo Temple", Church News
  • "President Hinckley presides at rites for 50th temple", Church News, March 4, 2000
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