Puebla Mexico Temple

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Puebla Mexico Temple
Puebla Mexico Temple
Number191
Dedication19 May 2024, by Gerrit W. Gong
Site6.81 acres (2.76 ha)
Floor area35,861 sq ft (3,331.6 m2)
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Additional information
Announced7 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson [1] [2]
Groundbreaking30 November 2019, by Arnulfo Valenzuela [3]
Open houseMarch 29 to April 20, 2024
Location Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Geographic coordinates 19°05′05″N98°14′09″W / 19.0846°N 98.2359°W / 19.0846; -98.2359
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4
Sealing rooms3
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The Puebla Mexico Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Puebla, Mexico. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 7, 2018, by church president Russell M. Nelson, during general conference. [4] The temple is the 14th in Mexico and first in the state of Puebla. [5] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on November 30, 2019, conducted by Arnulfo Valenzuela, a church general authority. [6]

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History

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

On September 24, 2019, the church released the groundbreaking date and a rendering of the planned temple. [10] On November 30, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Arnulfo Valenzuela, president of the church's Mexico Area, presiding. [11]

On December 11, 2023, the church announced that a public open house would be held from March 29 to April 20, 2024 (excluding Sundays). [12] The temple was dedicated on May 19, 2024, by Gerrit W. Gong of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. [13]

Design and architecture

The temple's architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of the Puebla region and its spiritual significance to the church. The temple’s design drew inspiration from “the city’s Hispano-American heritage, colonialist baroque aesthetic, local flowers and the area’s well-known and well-recognized Talavera ceramics.” [14]

The temple is situated just south of a highway interchange in the northwestern section of Puebla, occupying a 6.81-acre plot. [15] [5] The temple has landscaped flower-lined walkways and a serene fountain, all designed to create a tranquil environment that enhances the sacred atmosphere of the site.

The temple has an attached end tower topped with a statue of the angel Moroni. [15] This temple’s architecture showcases colonialist baroque aesthetics. [5] The single-story structure is constructed with precast concrete panels. [5] [15]

The interior’s design details are based on the Talavera motifs. [5] Both the interior and exterior of the temple feature art glass windows that draw from “the Mexican geometric motifs and patterns of the local ceramics as well as the traditional colors–the graduated scheme of blue, yellow, orange and green, with cream and white accents.” [14]

The temple includes four ordinance rooms, three sealing rooms, and a baptistry, each arranged for ceremonial use. [15]

The design has elements representing Latter-day Saint symbolism, providing deeper spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function. Symbolism is important to church members and include the temple itself, which represents “a beacon of gospel light and hope.” [16]

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. [17] Since its 2024 dedication, Francisco J. Moises and Luz M. de Bravo have been serving as president and matron. [18]

Admittance

Following completion of the temple a public open house was held from March 29-April 20, 2024 (excluding Sundays). [19] The temple was dedicated in two sessions by Gerrit W. Gong on May 19, 2024. [20]

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. [21]

See also

Temples in Central Mexico ( edit )

Northwestern Mexico Temples
Temples in Northwestern Mexico ( edit )
Northeastern Mexico Temples
Temples in Northeastern Mexico ( edit )
Central Mexico Temples
Temples in Southeast Mexico ( edit )
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References

  1. ↑ "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
  2. ↑ LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
  3. ↑ Groundbreaking Announced for Puebla Mexico Temple, Newsroom, 24 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  4. ↑ "President Russell M. Nelson: 'Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints'". Church News. 2018-10-07. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Puebla Mexico Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  6. ↑ "Ground broken for the Puebla Mexico Temple". Church News. 2019-12-01. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  7. ↑ "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
  8. ↑ The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, Feather River, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Praia Cape Verde, Yigo Guam, Auckland New Zealand, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.
  9. ↑ "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2018-10-07. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  10. ↑ "Groundbreaking Scheduled for the Puebla Mexico Temple". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  11. ↑ "Groundbreaking Completed for the Puebla Mexico Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-11-30
  12. ↑ "Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Temples in Mexico, the Philippines and Utah: Groundbreaking announced for Knoxville Tennessee Temple and location released for the Antananarivo Madagascar Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 11 December 2023
  13. ↑ "Elder Gong Dedicates Puebla Mexico Temple: "The temple is inviting us to find holiness in the house of the Lord," the Apostle says", Newsroom, LDS Church, 19 May 2024
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