Yigo Guam Temple
The Yigo Guam Temple is an announced temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in Yigo, Guam.
| Yigo Guam Temple | |||||||||||
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| Under Construction | |||||||||||
| Number | TBD | ||||||||||
| Announcement | 7 October 2018 | ||||||||||
| Groundbreaking | 4 May 2019 by Yoon Hwan Choi | ||||||||||
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History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018. The Yigo Guam temple was announced concurrently with the Mendoza Argentina Temple, the Salvador Brazil Temple, the Yuba California Temple, the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple, the Praia Cabo Verde Temple, the Puebla Mexico Temple, the Auckland New Zealand Temple, the Lagos Nigeria Temple, the Davao Philippines Temple, the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple and the Washington County Utah Temple. This announcement made the total number of temples operating or announced above 200.
On May 4, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Yoon Hwan Choi presiding.
See also
References
- "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes: Number of temples operating, announced or under construction now above 200", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 October 2018
- LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018