• Guatemala City Guatemala Temple© Jacob Allen
Guatemala City Guatemala Temple

GUATEMALA CITY GUATEMALA TEMPLE
© Jacob Allen

 

HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

"My brothers and sisters, temples are more than stone and mortar. They are filled with faith and fasting. They are built of trials and testimonies. They are sanctified by sacrifice and service."
—Thomas S. Monson

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

Photo:  Santa Cruz Bolivia Viru Viru Stake

Architectural Lighting System Installed for the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple

The exterior lighting system has been installed and is now in operation at the Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple, beautifully illuminating the building and highlighting its architectural details at night. Gates have also been installed at both the pedestrian entrance and driveway entrance, completing additional portions of the temple’s perimeter improvements. Landscaping and other finishing work continue on the grounds.
Photo:  Winchester Virginia Temple Facebook page

Welcome Center Opens at the Winchester Virginia Temple

Scaffolding has been erected around the steeple frame atop the Winchester Virginia Temple in preparation for the installation of sheathing. Crews have also begun installing a stone course along the base of the temple. A new welcome center recently opened on site, where guests can receive information about the temple and have their questions answered. The senior missionary couple is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.
Photo:  Jampaday Jampa

Precast Panels Rise for the João Pessoa Brazil Temple

Construction of the João Pessoa Brazil Temple is advancing rapidly as precast concrete tilt-up panels are lifted into place to form the building’s exterior walls. A large crawler crane hoists each panel into position, where temporary braces secure the panels until permanent structural connections are completed. Structural beams and columns are also being installed, while crews prepare additional panels for placement.
Photo:  Tania Torea

Two-Story Frame in Place for the Wellington New Zealand Temple

Crews continue installing steel beams and columns for the two-story frame of the Wellington New Zealand Temple, located in the community of Porirua, while completing structural connections. Aerial work platforms and a telescopic crane support the ongoing work at various elevations. A guardrail system has been installed around the upper level as crews prepare for the next phases of construction.

TEMPLE STATISTICS



385

Total


221

Dedicated


64

Under Construction


100

Announced


The construction and renovation of Latter-day Saint temples is determined by the Church's First Presidency. New temple locations are most often announced at the Church's semiannual General Conference meetings.
 

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Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple
Exterior completed; landscaping and interior finish work well underway
Winchester Virginia Temple
Exterior cladding started; main level exterior sheathed; windows installed
João Pessoa Brazil Temple
Lifting the tilt-up panels into place
Wellington New Zealand Temple
Structural framing underway