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Brasília Brazil Temple

BRASíLIA BRAZIL TEMPLE
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HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

"Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts."
—Malachi 3:1

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

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Houston Texas South Temple Renamed the Fort Bend Texas Temple

The Houston Texas South Temple has been renamed the Fort Bend Texas Temple. It will be the second temple constructed in Greater Houston, joining the Houston Texas Temple. The sacred structure will rise on a 15.7-acre site located north of Fort Bend Parkway on the west side of Sienna Parkway in Missouri City, Texas. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 46,000 square feet with an adjoining ancillary building and an on-site meetinghouse.
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Groundbreaking Date Announced for the Teresina Brazil Temple

Elder Ciro Schmeil, First Counselor in the Brazil Area Presidency, will preside at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teresina Brazil Temple on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The temple will rise on a 3.6-acre site located at the convergence of Av. Raul Lopes and Rua Des. Pedro Conde in the Noivos neighborhood of Teresina. Plans call for a temple of approximately 25,420 square feet.
Photo:  Oscar Lawrence

Verdant Grounds of the Neiafu Tonga Temple

The lush green grass and foliage on the grounds of the Neiafu Tonga Temple are flourishing under the warm tropical conditions. The meticulously landscaped gardens are reflective of the natural beauty of heaven and provide a place for individuals to contemplate or for friend and family groups to gather. The arched transom window over the main entrance has been installed, matching the arched windows in the steeple.
Photo:  Kalun Merrill

Carving Italian Travertine for the Manhattan New York Temple

The same travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are now supplying the exterior cladding panels for the Manhattan New York Temple, which has been closed for major renovation for nearly two years. Prized for its strength and beauty, the durable stone was used for Rome's most famous landmarks, including the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, and Bernini's great colonnade. The stonecutting firm fulfilling the order for the temple has been carving travertine for four generations. The made-to-measure panels are like puzzle pieces that are secured to the exterior walls, using an identification system that pinpoints the panels' precise locations.

TEMPLE STATISTICS



383

Total


213

Dedicated


63

Under Construction


107

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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Fort Bend Texas Temple
Planning and approval phase; site location announced; exterior rendering released
Houston Texas Temple
97th dedicated temple in operation
Teresina Brazil Temple
Preparing for groundbreaking ceremony
Neiafu Tonga Temple
Installing art-glass windows; landscaping and interior well underway; hiring for positions
Manhattan New York Temple
119th dedicated temple in operation; closed for renovation; refacing the exterior walls; installing new roof; interior renovation progressing