The Santiago Chile Temple is the 26th constructed and 24th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the Chilean capital, Santiago, it was built with a modern single-spire design.
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| Number | 24 | |||
| Dedication | 15 September 1983, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 2.61 acres (1.06 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 20,831 sq ft (1,935.3 m2) | |||
| Height | 76 ft (23 m) | |||
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| Announced | 2 April 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | 30 May 1981, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Open house | 24 August – 8 September 1983 | |||
| Rededicated | 12 March 2006, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Designed by | Emil B. Fetzer | |||
| Location | Santiago, Chile | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 33°26′10.22640″S 70°36′34.27560″W / 33.4361740000°S 70.6095210000°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Stucco on concrete block | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (Movie, stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
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History edit
The LDS Church temple in Santiago was announced on April 2, 1980, and dedicated on September 15, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on an 2.6-acre (11,000 m2) plot, has 2 ordinance rooms and 3 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 20,831 square feet (1,935.3 m2). The spire is 76 feet (23 m) tall. The Apia Samoa, Nuku'alofa Tonga, and Sydney Australia temples all have the same design. The temple underwent remodeling and was then rededicated by Hinckley on March 12, 2006.
The Santiago Chile Temple was the first LDS temple to be built on Spanish-speaking soil and the second to be built in South America.
Since its initial construction, there have been additions to the temple property including housing for patrons who come from the far reaches of Chile to stay in while they attend the temple.
In 2020, the Santiago Chile Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[1]
Temple presidents edit
Notable presidents of the temple include Eduardo Ayala (1995–98) and Robert E. Wells (1998–2001).
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 Chile
References edit
- ^ 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
Media related to Templo de Santiago, Chile at Wikimedia Commons- Santiago Chile Temple Official site
- Santiago Chile Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
- Santiago Chile Temple page with interior photos
