Puebla Mexico Temple
The Puebla Mexico Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Puebla, Mexico.
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| Number | 191 | |||
| Dedication | 19 May 2024, by Gerrit W. Gong | |||
| Site | 6.81 acres (2.76 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 35,861 sq ft (3,331.6 m2) | |||
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| Announced | 7 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson[1][2] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 30 November 2019, by Arnulfo Valenzuela[3] | |||
| Open house | March 29 to April 20, 2024 | |||
| Location | Puebla, Puebla, Mexico | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 19°05′05″N 98°14′09″W | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
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History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018.[4] The Puebla Mexico Temple was announced concurrently with 11 other temples.[5] At the time, the number of operating or announced temples was 201.
On November 30, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Arnulfo Valenzuela, who was then president of the church's Mexico Area, presiding.[6]
On December 11, 2023, the church announced that a public open house would be held from March 29 to April 20, 2024 (excluding Sundays).[7] The temple was dedicated on May 19, 2024, by Gerrit W. Gong of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.[8]
See also
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Temples in Central Mexico () Northwestern Mexico Temples
Temples in Northwestern Mexico () Northeastern Mexico Temples
Temples in Northeastern Mexico () Central Mexico Temples
Temples in Southeast Mexico () Mexico Map
Temples in Mexico () = Operating
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- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
References
- "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
- LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
- Groundbreaking Announced for Puebla Mexico Temple, Newsroom, 24 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- "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
- 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.
- "Groundbreaking Completed for the Puebla Mexico Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-11-30
- "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
- "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
External links
- Church Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Puebla Mexico Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org