Durban South Africa Temple

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Durban South Africa Temple
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Durban South Africa Temple
Number168
Dedication16 February 2020, by Ronald A. Rasband
Site14.49 acres (5.86 ha)
Floor area19,860 sq ft (1,845 m2)
Height97.4 ft (29.7 m)
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Additional information
Announced1 October 2011, by Thomas S. Monson [1] [2]
Groundbreaking9 April 2016 [3] , by Carl B. Cook
Open house22 January-1 February 2020
Current presidentEdward W. Baldwin [4]
Location Umhlanga, South Africa
Geographic coordinates 29°42′31″S31°04′27″E / 29.7085°S 31.0743°E / -29.7085; 31.0743
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The Durban South Africa Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Durban, South Africa. [5] The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 1 October 2011. [6] The temple was announced concurrently with the Barranquilla Colombia, Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo, Star Valley Wyoming, and Provo City Center temples. [5] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 166 and the number in South Africa to two.

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A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, took place on 9 April 2016, with Carl B. Cook presiding. [3] On 18 June 2019, the LDS Church announced that a public open house is scheduled to be held from 22 January through 1 February 2020, excluding Sunday. [7] The temple was dedicated on 16 February 2020 by Ronald A. Rasband. [8]

In March 2020, along with all the church's other temples, it was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. [9]

See also

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References

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  3. 1 2 "Ground Broken for Durban South Africa Temple: Construction to begin on the nation's second temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 9 April 2016
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  5. 1 2 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..
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