The Belém Brazil Temple is the 174th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is located in Belém, Brazil, and is the ninth temple in the country.
| Belém Brazil Temple | ||||
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| Number | 174 | |||
| Dedication | 20 November 2022, by Dale G. Renlund[3] | |||
| Site | 6.7 acres (2.7 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 28,675 sq ft (2,664.0 m2) | |||
| Height | 89 ft (27 m) | |||
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| Announced | 3 April 2016, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 17 August 2019, by Marcos A. Aidukaitis[2] | |||
| Open house | 22 October-5 November 2022 | |||
| Current president | José Joel Alves Fernandes[4] | |||
| Location | Belém, Brazil | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 1°23′12″S 48°27′36″W / 1.3868°S 48.4600°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Brazilian granite | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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History edit
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 3, 2016, during the church's general conference.[6][7] The Quito Ecuador and Harare Zimbabwe temples, along with a second temple in Lima, Peru, were announced at the same time.[6] Construction of the temple was expected to employ roughly 1,700 workers throughout all construction stages.[8]
There were more than 1.3 million church members in Brazil at the time of the temple's announcement,[7] with over 1.4 million at the time of the temple's completion in 2022.[9] The church's ninth to be built in Brazil, the temple's groundbreaking was held on August 17, 2019, with Marcos A. Aidukaitis, then-president of the Brazil Area, presiding.[10] The temple was dedicated on 20 November 2022 by Dale G. Renlund over three sessions.[3]
Architecture and design edit
Geometric design elements were inspired by Marajoara indigenous pottery and the Victoria amazonica, which is also featured throughout the art glass designs.[3][11] The blue, green, yellow and pink colors were inspired from the Amazon rainforest.[11] The church consulted Brazilian landscape experts to help identify the native species that would best fit the design of the temple.[11]
The central spire, which brings the temple's height to 89 feet and is topped with the Angel Moroni, was inspired by local styles in the more historic parts of Belém.[3] Interior artwork and decorations were inspired by Pará's culture and landscape.[8]
See also edit
= Operating
= Under construction
= Announced
= Temporarily Closed
- Comparison 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
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil
- Religion in Brazil
References edit
- ^ Toone, Trent (3 April 2016). "President Monson announces 4 new temples at Sunday morning session". Deseret News..
- ^ Groundbreaking for the Belém Brazil Temple, Newsroom, 17 August 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ a b c d Taylor, Scott (20 November 2022). "How Elder Renlund tied rivers and 'pororoca' to the Belém Brazil Temple dedication". The Church News. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
- ^ reference
- ^ a b "Four New Temples Announced by President Monson: Temples to be built in Africa and South America", Newsroom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3 April 2016
- ^ a b Weaver, Sarah Jane (3 April 2016). "LDS Church has rich history in cities of newly announced temples". Deseret News.
- ^ a b "Abertura de Terra do Templo de Belém é marcada por forte emoção e espiritualidade de membros do Pará: Cerimônia marca início da construção do nono templo em solo brasileiro que é interpretado como respostas às orações de fiéis santos dos últimos dias paraenses". Newsroom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Brazil". Newsroom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Groundbreaking for the Belém Brazil Temple: Latter-day Saint and community leaders participate". Newsroom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 17 August 2019.
- ^ a b c "Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Belém Brazil Temple". Church of Jesus Christ Temples. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
External links edit
- Belém Brazil Temple Official Site
- Belém Brazil Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
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