San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple

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San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple
San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple
Number198
Dedication13 October 2024, by Dale G. Renlund [1]
Site9 acres (3.6 ha)
Floor area35,818 sq ft (3,327.6 m2)
Official website • News & images
Additional information
Announced7 April 2019, by Russell M. Nelson [2]
Groundbreaking5 September 2020, by José Hernández [3] [4]
Open house12-28 September 2024
Location San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Geographic coordinates 15°31′22″N88°02′13″W / 15.5228°N 88.0369°W / 15.5228; -88.0369
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4
Sealing rooms3
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The San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. [5] The intent to build the temple was announced on April 7, 2019, by church president Russell M. Nelson, during general conference. [6] It is the second built in Honduras, and is the country’s northernmost temple. [7]

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A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction was held, on September 5, 2020, with area seventy José Bernardo Hernández presiding. [8] The temple was dedicated by Dale G. Renlund, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, on October 13, 2024. [9]

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on April 7, 2019, concurrently with 7 other temples. [10] At the time, the number of operating or announced temples was 162. [11]

On August 5, 2020, the church announced that the groundbreaking would take place the following month, and released an exterior rendering of the temple. [12] The groundbreaking ceremony on September 5, signified the beginning of construction. [5] It is the second temple in Honduras. [13]

On May 28, 2024, the church announced the public open house which was held from September 12-28, 2024. [14] The San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple was dedicated on October 13, 2024, by Dale G. Renlund. [9]

Design and architecture

The building’s architectural style is inspired by the religious and historical styles of the region, [15] and traditional design Latter-day Saint temple design.

The temple sits on a 9-acre plot, and the landscaping around the temple features a water fountain, as well as native trees, shrubs, and plants. [7] The structure stands one story tall [5] and the exterior includes a tower built using Moleanos limestone from Portugal. [15]

The interior features art-glass windows and millwork, centered around design motifs which were “influenced by geometric interpretations of the country’s flowers and vegetation as well as local pottery and textile patterns.” [15] There are several original paintings throughout the temple. [7] The temple includes four instruction rooms, three sealing rooms, and a baptistry, each arranged for ceremonial use. [16]

The design uses elements representing the natural landscapes of Honduras, [7] providing deeper spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function. Symbolism is important to church members and includes the colors used in the temple’s interior decorations. Shades of turquoise and green were used to represent “waters, nature and bird plumage,” while orange, yellow, and brick red symbolized “the subtropical zone.” [15]

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] As of 2024, the president and matron of the newly-constructed temple are Ricardo and Eleana Valladares. [18]

Admittance

On May 28, 2024, the church announced that a public open house would be held from September 12-28, 2024 (excluding Sundays). [14] The temple was dedicated by Dale G. Renlund on October 13, 2024. [9] 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. [19]

See also

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  1. ↑ As verified here
  2. ↑ "Prophet Announces Eight New Temples at April 2019 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 April 2019
  3. ↑ Hernández, whose full name is José Bernardo Hernandez Orellana, is an area seventy of the Church.
  4. ↑
  5. 1 2 3 "A complete list of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" Deseret News , Date=Dec 14, 2020, Retrieved 2021-01-06
  6. ↑ "President Russell M. Nelson: 'Closing Remarks'". Church News. 2019-04-07. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  8. ↑ "Ground broken for the San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple — the country's second". Church News. 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  9. 1 2 3 "Deep, wholehearted faith: Elder Dale G. Renlund dedicates the San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple". Church News. 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  10. ↑ The Pago Pago American Samoa, Okinawa Japan, Neiafu Tonga, Deseret Peak Utah, Moses Lake Washington, Antofagasta Chile, and Budapest Hungary temples.
  11. ↑ "Prophet Announces Eight New Temples at April 2019 General Conference", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 April 2019
  12. ↑ "Church announces groundbreaking, releases rendering for the San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple". Church News. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  13. ↑ "San Pedro Sula Honduras", churchofjesuschristtemples.org, Accessdate=15 April 2021.
  14. 1 2 "Open House and Dedication Dates for the San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  15. 1 2 3 4 "San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple opens to media, public tours". Church News. 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
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  17. ↑ "Presidents and Matrons of the San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  18. ↑ "New presidents and matrons of 16 temples around the world — from Boston to Brazil". Church News. 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  19. ↑ "Inside Temples". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2024-10-28.


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