The Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 1 October 2011.
| Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple | ||||
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| Number | 163 | |||
| Dedication | 14 April 2019, by Dale G. Renlund[4][5] | |||
| Site | 5 acres (2.0 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 12,000 sq ft (1,100 m2) | |||
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| Announced | 1 October 2011, by Thomas S. Monson[1][2] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 12 February 2016, by Neil L. Andersen | |||
| Open house | 12 to 30 March 2019 | |||
| Current president | Mingotyi Francois Mukubu | |||
| Location | Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 4°19′39″S 15°16′26″E / 4.3275°S 15.2738°E | |||
| Exterior finish | White plaster | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 1 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 1 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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History edit
The temple was announced concurrently with the Barranquilla Colombia, Durban South Africa, Star Valley Wyoming, and Provo City Center temples. When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 166.
A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, took place on 12 February 2016, with Neil L. Andersen presiding. A public open house was held in March 2019.[6] The lead negotiator for the temple, both with the government and with local subcontractors, was Norman Kamosi, a former Air Congo executive and member of the Congolese Parliament. Kamosi joined the LDS Church in Washington, D.C., after having fled there when Kabile came to power.
Following the public open house, the temple was dedicated on 14 April 2019 by Dale G. Renlund, with the dedicatory prayer given in French,[4] and is the fourth operating temple in Africa.[5]
The temple is a single-story building with a concrete and fill structure and a steel superstructure. Unlike most of the church's other temples, the building is not topped with a statue of the angel Moroni, although the building is designed to support one if added later. The temple is built on a 10-acre site that it shares with other existing buildings owned by the LDS Church, including a meetinghouse and an institute building, the latter also being used for seminary classes.[7]
See also edit
- 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
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
References edit
- ^ Walker, Joseph (1 October 2011). "LDS general conference opens with the announcement of six new Mormon temples". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Retrieved 19 April 2022..
- ^ "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011..
- ^ "Ground Broken for First Central Africa Temple: Africa now has three temples in development, three more in operation". Newsroom, United Kingdom. LDS Church. 12 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Elder Renlund Dedicates Kinshasa Temple in a Historic Occasion for Latter-day Saints: A key milestone, a blessing for Central Africa". Newsroom. LDS Church. 14 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple: Fourth operating temple in Africa". Newsroom. LDS Church. 1 October 2018.
- ^ "Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple". Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- ^ "Kinshasa DRC LDS Temple", Reaveley Engineers + Associates, retrieved 28 March 2020.
External links edit
- Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple Official site
- Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org