Arequipa Peru Temple

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Arequipa Peru Temple
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Arequipa Peru Temple
Number167
Dedication15 December 2019, by Ulisses Soares [1]
Site7.91 acres (3.20 ha)
Floor area26,969 sq ft (2,505.5 m2)
Official website News & images
Church chronology

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Arequipa Peru Temple

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Additional information
Announced6 October 2012, by Thomas S. Monson [2] [3] [4]
Groundbreaking4 March 2017, by Carlos A. Godoy
Open houseNovember 15-30, 2019
Current presidentJorge Garnica Pereyra [5]
Location Arequipa, Peru
Geographic coordinates 16°22′31″S71°32′19″W / 16.3754°S 71.5387°W / -16.3754; -71.5387
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2
Sealing rooms2
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The Arequipa Peru Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Arequipa, Peru. [6]

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History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 6 October 2012, during his remarks opening the LDS Church's 182nd Semiannual General Conference. [7] The temple was announced concurrently with the Tucson Arizona Temple. [6] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 168 and the number in Peru to three. [8]

On 4 March 2017, a groundbreaking ceremony to signify beginning of construction took place with Carlos A. Godoy presiding. [9] On 21 May 2019, the LDS Church announced the public open house that was then held from 15 November through 30 (except for Sundays). [10] The temple was dedicated on 15 December 2019 by Ulisses Soares. [11]

In 2020, the Arequipa Peru Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. [12]

See also

Lima Temples

Temples in and near Peru ( edit )
ButtonRed.svg = Operating
ButtonBlue.svg = Under construction
ButtonYellow.svg = Announced
ButtonBlack.svg = Temporarily Closed

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References

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  6. 1 2 LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru, Church News , 6 October 2012.
  7. Welcome to Conference, Thomas S. Monson, 6 October 2012.
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