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Praia Cape Verde Temple

Coordinates: 14°55′06″N 23°30′42″W / 14.9184°N 23.5116°W / 14.9184; -23.5116
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Praia Cape Verde Temple
Map
Number173
Dedication19 June 2022, by Neil L. Andersen[4]
Site4.46 acres (1.80 ha)
Floor area8,759 sq ft (813.7 m2)
Height80 ft (24 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

Yigo Guam Temple

Praia Cape Verde Temple

Belém Brazil Temple
Additional information
Announced7 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson[1][2]
Groundbreaking4 May 2019, by Paul V. Johnson[3]
Open house21 May-11 June 2022
Current presidentAdriano Feliciano Lopes
LocationPraia, Cape Verde
Geographic coordinates14°55′06″N 23°30′42″W / 14.9184°N 23.5116°W / 14.9184; -23.5116
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms1
Sealing rooms1
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The Praia Cape Verde Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Praia, Cape Verde.

History

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The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018.[6] The Praia Cape Verde Temple was announced concurrently with 11 other temples.[7] At the time, the number of the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 201 with this announcement.

On May 4, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Paul V. Johnson, who was then president of the church's Europe Area, presiding.[8] On March 3, 2022, the LDS Church announced that a public open house would be held from May 21 through June 11, 2022, excluding Sundays.[9] The temple was dedicated on June 19, 2022 by Neil L. Andersen.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "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
  2. ^ LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
  3. ^ "Groundbreaking Date Set for Praia Cabo Verde Temple: Artist rendering also released to public". Newsroom. LDS Church. 8 February 2019.
  4. ^ https://noticias-cv.aigrejadejesuscristo.org/artigo/templo-de-praia-cabo-verde-dedicado-pelo-elder-neil-l-andersen
  5. ^ reference
  6. ^ "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
  7. ^ The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, Feather River California, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Yigo Guam, Puebla Mexico, Auckland New Zealand, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.
  8. ^ "Ground Broken for Three International Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-05-04
  9. ^ "Open House Announced for the Praia Cape Verde Temple: Dates also announced for the youth devotional and dedication", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2022-03-03
  10. ^ "Praia Cabo Verde Temple Dedicated: The first temple in the island country is the 173rd operating temple of the Church", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2022-06-19
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