Yigo Guam Temple

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Yigo Guam Temple
Yigo Guam Temple
Number172
Dedication22 May 2022, by David A. Bednar [1]
Site5.8 acres (2.3 ha)
Floor area6,861 sq ft (637.4 m2)
Height74 ft (23 m)
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Church chronology
←
Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple
Yigo Guam Temple		 →
Praia Cape Verde Temple
Additional information
Announced7 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson [2] [3]
Groundbreaking4 May 2019, by Yoon Hwan Choi
Open house4 May-14 May 2022 [4]
Current presidentMarlo Oliveros Lopez
Location Yigo, Guam
Geographic coordinates 13°32′30.7428″N144°53′22.3224″E / 13.541873000°N 144.889534000°E / 13.541873000; 144.889534000
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms1
Sealing rooms1
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The Yigo Guam Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Yigo, Guam.

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History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018. [2] The Yigo Guam Temple was announced concurrently with 11 other temples. [5] 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 Yoon Hwan Choi, who was then president of the church's Asia North Area, presiding. [6] [7] [8] On January 12, 2022, the LDS Church announced that a public open house is scheduled for May 4 through 14, 2022, excluding Sunday. The temple was dedicated by David A. Bednar on May 22, 2022. [4] [9] The temple was built to serve 9,600 members living in Micronesia, including Saipan, Guam, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia. [10]

The temple was closed for two months in 2023 after being flooded in May by Typhoon Mawar. [11] [12]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ https://news-gu.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/apostle-dedicates-yigo-guam-temple
  2. 1 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. 1 2 "Dedication Date Announced for the Yigo Guam Temple: Public open house to be held in May". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2019-06-18.
  5. ↑ The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, Feather River California, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Praia Cape Verde, Puebla Mexico, Auckland New Zealand, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.
  6. ↑ "Ground Broken for Three International Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-05-04
  7. ↑ Staff, Daily Post (28 April 2019). "Latter-day Saints to build temple in Yigo". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  8. ↑ Weiss, Jasmine Stoe (2 May 2019). "New temple to be built in Yigo". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  9. ↑ "Apostle Dedicates Yigo Guam Temple". Church Newsroom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  10. ↑ Perez, Daniel (2 May 2022). "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints opens new temple in Yigo". KUAM. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  11. ↑ http://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org (2023-06-06). "Typhoon Damages Yigo Guam Temple". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2023-06-11.{{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  12. ↑ Taylor, Scott (August 10, 2023). "Yigo Guam Temple has reopened after typhoon-related closure". Church News .
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