Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple

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Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
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Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
Number204
Dedication1 May 2025, by Ronald A. Rasband
Site0.55 acres (0.22 ha)
Official website News & images
Additional information
Announced5 April 2015, by Thomas S. Monson [1]
Groundbreaking8 November 2018, by Neil L. Andersen [2] [3]
Open house1-17 May 2025
Location Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Geographic coordinates 5°21′44″N3°58′36″W / 5.3623°N 3.9768°W / 5.3623; -3.9768
Baptistries1
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The Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 5, 2015, during general conference. [4] It was announced concurrently with the Bangkok Thailand and Port-au-Prince Haiti temples. This will be the first temple in Ivory Coast and the seventh on the African continent. [5]

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The temple was designed by FFKR Architects, showcasing a Mid-Century Modern architectural style. [6] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on November 8, 2018, conducted by Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. [5]

History

The temple was announced by Thomas S. Monson on April 5, 2015. [5] On October 4, 2018, the church announced that the temple would be constructed in Cocody City in Abidjan, and that a groundbreaking ceremony would take place the following month. [7] On November 8, 2018, a groundbreaking ceremony to signify the beginning of construction took place, with Neil L. Andersen presiding. [2] [3] Also attending were church general authorities Marcus B. Nash and Edward Dube, along with Daniel Kablan Duncan, the country's vice president and former prime minister of the Ivory Coast.

On November 11, 2024, the church announced a public open house is scheduled from May 1-17, 2025. The Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple is scheduled to be dedicated on May 25, 2025, by Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve. [8]

Design and architecture

The building has a Mid-Century Modern architectural style, coupled with a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design. Designed by FFKR Architects, the temple's architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of the Abidjan region and its spiritual significance to the church. [6]

The temple is on a 0.55-acre plot [9] , with its landscaping having trees, shrubs, and flowers, [5] to provide a setting that enhances the site's sacred atmosphere.

The structure stands one story tall and has a single attached end spire with a statue of the angel Moroni, [9] constructed with lime plaster over concrete blocks. [6] The exterior is characterized by decorations around the doors, windows, and cornices, which use geometric patterns based on Mid-Century Modern designs and African tribal decorations. [6]

Temple presidents

The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff. [10]

Once the temple is dedicated in 2025, the first president and matron will be Rex J. Allen and Nancy A. Allen. [11]

Admittance

On November 11, 2024, the church announced that a public open house is scheduled for May 1-17, 2025 (excluding Sundays). The temple is scheduled to be dedicated on May 25, 2025, by Ronald A. Rasband. [12]

Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship. [7] [13]

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