Arequipa Peru Temple

The Arequipa Peru Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Arequipa, Peru.[1]

Arequipa Peru Temple

The Arequipa Peru Temple
Number 167
Dedicated 15 December 2019 (15 December 2019) by
Ulisses Soares
Site 7.91 acres (3.2 hectares)
Floor area 26,969 sq ft (2,506 m2)
Preceded by Lisbon Portugal Temple
Followed by Durban South Africa Temple
Official website • News & images
Additional information
Announced 6 October 2012
Groundbreaking 4 March 2017 by
Carlos A. Godoy
Open House November 15-30, 2019
Location Arequipa, Peru

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 6 October 2012, during his remarks opening the LDS Church's 182nd Semiannual General Conference.[2] The temple was announced concurrently with the Tucson Arizona Temple.[1] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 168 and the number in Peru to three.[3]

On 4 March 2017, a groundbreaking ceremony to signify beginning of construction took place with Carlos A. Godoy presiding.[4] On 21 May 2019, the LDS Church announced the public open house that was then held from 15 November through 30 (except for Sundays).[5] The temple was dedicated on 15 December 2019 by Ulisses Soares.[6]

In 2020, the Arequipa Peru Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[7]

See also
Temples in and near Peru
Red = Operating
Blue = Under Construction
Yellow = Announced
Black = Closed for Renovations

References
  1. LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru, Church News, 6 October 2012.
  2. Welcome to Conference, Thomas S. Monson, 6 October 2012.
  3. LDS Church Temples: Arequipa Peru Temple, retrieved 15 August 2015.
  4. "Church Leaders Break Ground on Two South American Temples: Seventh temple in Brazil and third in Peru", Newsroom, LDS Church, 4 March 2017
  5. "Update on Two South America Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 21 May 2019
  6. "Elder Soares dedicates the Arequipa Peru Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 15 December 2019
  7. Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
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