Arequipa Peru Temple | ||||
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Number | 167 | |||
Dedication | 15 December 2019, by Ulisses Soares [1] | |||
Site | 7.91 acres (3.20 ha) | |||
Floor area | 26,969 sq ft (2,505.5 m2) | |||
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Announced | 6 October 2012, by Thomas S. Monson [2] [3] [4] | |||
Groundbreaking | 4 March 2017, by Carlos A. Godoy | |||
Open house | November 15-30, 2019 | |||
Current president | Jorge Garnica Pereyra [5] | |||
Location | Arequipa, Peru | |||
Geographic coordinates | 16°22′31″S71°32′19″W / 16.3754°S 71.5387°W | |||
Baptistries | 1 | |||
Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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The Arequipa Peru Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Arequipa, Peru. [6]
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. [7] The temple was announced concurrently with the Tucson Arizona Temple. [6] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 168 and the number in Peru to three. [8]
On 4 March 2017, a groundbreaking ceremony to signify beginning of construction took place with Carlos A. Godoy presiding. [9] On 21 May 2019, the LDS Church announced the public open house that was then held from 15 November through 30 (except for Sundays). [10] The temple was dedicated on 15 December 2019 by Ulisses Soares. [11]
In 2020, the Arequipa Peru Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. [12]
Lima Temples Temples in and near Peru ( ) |
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