Praia Cape Verde Temple

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Praia Cape Verde Temple
Praia Cape Verde Temple
Number173
Dedication19 June 2022, by Neil L. Andersen [1]
Site4.46 acres (1.80 ha)
Floor area8,759 sq ft (813.7 m2)
Height80 ft (24 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
←
Yigo Guam Temple
Praia Cape Verde Temple		 →
Belém Brazil Temple
Additional information
Announced7 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson [2] [3]
Groundbreaking4 May 2019, by Paul V. Johnson [4]
Open house21 May-11 June 2022
Current presidentAdriano Feliciano Lopes
Location Praia, Cape Verde
Geographic coordinates 14°55′06″N23°30′42″W / 14.9184°N 23.5116°W / 14.9184; -23.5116
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms1
Sealing rooms1
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The Praia Cape Verde Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Praia, Cape Verde. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 7, 2018, by church president Russell M. Nelson, during general conference. [5] The temple is the first built in Cape Verde. [6] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on May 4, 2019, with Paul V. Johnson presiding. [7]

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History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018, [8] concurrently with 11 other temples. [9] At the time, the number of the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 201.

On May 4, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Paul V. Johnson, president of the church's Europe Area, presiding. [7] On March 3, 2022, the LDS Church announced that a public open house would be held from May 21 through June 11, 2022, excluding Sundays. [10] The temple was dedicated on June 19, 2022 by Neil L. Andersen. [11]

Design and architecture

The building has an understated, clean design reminiscent of local architectural styles. [12]

The temple is on a 4.46-acre plot, and the surrounding landscaping has gardens with flowering shrubs, plants, and both shade and palm trees, with various walkways leading to the building. [6] A meetinghouse is also located on the site. [12]

The temple is one story tall and has a single attached end tower, [13] with its design inspired by local architecture. [14] [15] It is constructed with moleanos limestone from Portugal. [6]

The temple includes one instruction room, one sealing room, and a baptistry, each arranged for ceremonial use. The instruction and sealing rooms are convertible, meaning the instruction room can function as a sealing room if necessary, and vice versa. [6] The Praia Cape Verde Temple is the church's second to use convertible rooms, after the Yigo Guam Temple. [14] [16]

The design uses symbolic elements representing the heritage of the Praia region, providing spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function.

Temple presidents

The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each typically 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. [17]

Serving from 2022 to 2023, the temple's first president was Roberto F. Oliveira, with Eliana Oliveira as matron. [17] As of 2024, Adriano F. Lopes and Teresinha Da Cruz Lopes are the president and matron. [17] [18]

Admittance

Following the completion of the temple, the church held a public open house from May 21-June 11, 2022 (excluding Sundays). [12] During the open house, over 10,000 people visited the temple. [6] The temple was dedicated in three session by Neil L. Andersen, of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on June 19, 2022. [19]

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. [12] [20]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes: Number of temples operating, announced or under construction now above 200", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 October 2018
  3. ↑ LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
  4. ↑ "Groundbreaking Date Set for Praia Cabo Verde Temple: Artist rendering also released to public". Newsroom. LDS Church. 8 February 2019.
  5. ↑ "'Like we had just scored a goal in the World Cup': What the temple announcement meant to Church members across the globe". Church News. 2018-10-07. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Praia Cape Verde Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  7. 1 2 "Ground Broken for Three International Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-05-04
  8. ↑ "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes: Number of temples operating, announced or under construction now above 200", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-10-07
  9. ↑ The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, Feather River California, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Yigo Guam, Puebla Mexico, Auckland New Zealand, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.
  10. ↑ "Open House Announced for the Praia Cape Verde Temple: Dates also announced for the youth devotional and dedication", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2022-03-03
  11. ↑ "Praia Cabo Verde Temple Dedicated: The first temple in the island country is the 173rd operating temple of the Church", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2022-06-19
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  14. 1 2 "Cabo Verde Temple - Westland Construction". 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  15. ↑ "See 8 exterior, interior images of new Praia Cape Verde Temple, which starts its open house this week". Church News. 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  16. ↑ "A new design for temples". Deseret News. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  17. 1 2 3 "Presidents and Matrons of the Praia Cape Verde Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
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