Arequipa Peru Temple

The Arequipa Peru Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Arequipa, Peru.[4]

Arequipa Peru Temple
Number 167
Dedicated 15 December 2019 (15 December 2019) by
Ulisses Soares
Site 7.91 acres (3.2 hectares)
Floor area 26,969 sq ft (2,506 m2)
Preceded by Lisbon Portugal Temple
Followed by Durban South Africa Temple
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History

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.[5] The temple was announced concurrently with the Tucson Arizona Temple.[4] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 168 and the number in Peru to three.[6]

On 4 March 2017, a groundbreaking ceremony to signify beginning of construction took place with Carlos A. Godoy presiding.[7] On 21 May 2019, the LDS Church announced the public open house that was then held from 15 November through 30 (except for Sundays).[8] The temple was dedicated on 15 December 2019 by Ulisses Soares.[9]

In 2020, the Arequipa Peru Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[10]

See also

References
  1. Mandy, Morgan (8 October 2012). "LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru". Deseret News. Retrieved 18 October 2012..
  2. "Mormon Church Lowers Age Limit for Missionaries". ABC News. AP. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012..
  3. "New temples announced for Tucson, Arizona and Arequipa, Peru". Church News. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012..
  4. LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru, Church News, 6 October 2012.
  5. Welcome to Conference, Thomas S. Monson, 6 October 2012.
  6. LDS Church Temples: Arequipa Peru Temple , retrieved 15 August 2015.
  7. "Church Leaders Break Ground on Two South American Temples: Seventh temple in Brazil and third in Peru", Newsroom, LDS Church, 4 March 2017
  8. "Update on Two South America Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 21 May 2019
  9. "Elder Soares dedicates the Arequipa Peru Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 15 December 2019
  10. Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.

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