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Manaus Brazil Temple
138th dedicated temple in operation
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Address
Avenida Coronel Texeira #3162Ponta Negra
69037-000 Manaus–AM
Brazil
Telephone: (+55) 92-3212-7270
Services
NO visitors' center open to the publicNO arrival center available
Patron housing available
Distribution center on site (Store Locator)
Announcement:
23 May 2007Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:
20 June 2008 by Charles A. DidierPublic Open House:
18 May–2 June 2012Dedication:
10 June 2012 by Dieter F. UchtdorfSite:
7.7 acres | 3.1 hectaresExterior Finish:
Branco Paris granite from BrazilArchitectural Features:
Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:
Two instruction rooms (two-stage progressive), two sealing rooms, and one baptistryTotal Floor Area:
32,032 square feet | 2,976 square metersElevation:
106 feet | 33 metersTemple Locale
The Manaus Brazil Temple is located on the west end of Manaus on the banks of the Rio Negro. Manaus is the capital of the state of Amazonas and is located about 11 miles above the confluence of the Rio Negro with the Amazon River.
Temple History
The Manaus Brazil Temple was the sixth temple built in Brazil.
The Manaus Brazil Temple was a highly welcomed announcement made on May 23, 2007. For the thousands of saints of northern Brazil who, for many years, had traveled days to reach the Caracas Venezuela Temple, Recife Brazil Temple, or São Paulo Brazil Temple, a temple in Manaus was a blessing indeed.
Ground was broken for the Manaus Brazil Temple on the banks of the Rio Negro on Friday, June 20, 2008. Elder Charles A. Didier presided over the ceremony. The program included inspiring remarks and musical selections.1
On October 5, 2011, numerous onlookers gathered around the Manaus Brazil Temple to witness the raising and placement of the gold-leafed angel Moroni statue atop the single spire.
- "Temple to be erected in Manaus, Brazil," Church News 2 Jun. 2007: 7.
