The Lisbon Portugal Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in the civil parish of Parque das Nações, in the Portuguese municipality of Lisboa.[3] It is the first and only LDS temple constructed in Portugal.[4]
| Lisbon Portugal Temple | ||||
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 Lisbon Portugal Temple | ||||
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| Number | 166 | |||
| Dedication | 15 September 2019, by Neil L. Andersen | |||
| Site | 4.6 acres (1.9 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 23,730 sq ft (2,205 m2) | |||
| Height | 143 ft (44 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Announced | 2 October 2010, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 5 December 2015, by Patrick Kearon[2] | |||
| Open house | 17-31 August 2019 | |||
| Current president | Edison Ideo Tsuchiya | |||
| Designed by | Simão Silva, ACS Architects | |||
| Location | Lisboa, Portugal | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 38°46′47″N 9°05′56″W / 38.7798°N 9.0990°W | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 1 | |||
| Visitors' center | Yes | |||
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History edit
The intent to construct a temple in the Portuguese capital was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 2 October 2010, during the church's semi-annual general conference.
On 22 October 2015 the church announced that the temple would be constructed in the Parque das Nações area of Lisbon, along Avenida Dom João II. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, took place on 5 December 2015, with Patrick Kearon presiding.[5] The groundbreaking was broadcast live to local church meetinghouses.[5]
On 4 March 2019 the church announced a public open house to be held from 17 to 31 August 2019, excluding Sundays.[6] On 29 August 2019 Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the president of the Portuguese Republic, visited the temple's open house.[7]
The temple was dedicated on 15 September 2019 by Neil L. Andersen.[8]
In 2020, like all the church's other temples, the Lisbon Portugal Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[9]
See also edit
- 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 Portugal
References edit
- ^ Taylor, Scott (October 2, 2010), "President Thomas S. Monson opens conference by announcing 5 new temples", Deseret News, retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Groundbreaking Held for the First Temple in Portugal". Newsroom, United Kingdom. LDS Church. 5 December 2015.
- ^ "Five New Temples Announced". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2 October 2010.
- ^ "Latest News on the Lisbon Portugal Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ a b "Groundbreaking Announced for Lisbon Portugal Temple". Newsroom. LDS Church. 22 October 2015.
- ^ "Public Invited to Tour Lisbon Portugal Temple: Open House and Dedication Dates Announced", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-03-04
- ^ "President of Portugal visits the Lisbon Portugal Temple open house". Church News. 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
- ^ "Elder Neil L. Andersen Dedicates Lisbon Portugal Temple: Temple is the 14th in Europe, 166th worldwide", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-09-15
- ^ 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.
External links edit
- Lisbon Portugal Temple Official site
- Lisbon Portugal Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
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