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The Arequipa Peru Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Arequipa, Peru.[6]

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 6 October 2012, during his remarks opening the LDS Church's 182nd Semiannual General Conference.[7] The temple was announced concurrently with the Tucson Arizona Temple.[6] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 168 and the number in Peru to three.[8]

On 4 March 2017, a groundbreaking ceremony to signify beginning of construction took place with Carlos A. Godoy presiding.[9] On 21 May 2019, the LDS Church announced the public open house that was then held from 15 November through 30 (except for Sundays).[10] The temple was dedicated on 15 December 2019 by Ulisses Soares.[11]

In 2020, the Arequipa Peru Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[12]

See also

Lima Temples

Temples in and near Peru ()
= Operating
= Under construction
= Announced
= Temporarily Closed

References

  1. ^ Mandy, Morgan (8 October 2012). "LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru". Deseret News. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Mormon Church Lowers Age Limit for Missionaries". ABC News. AP. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012..
  3. ^ "New temples announced for Tucson, Arizona and Arequipa, Peru". Church News. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012..
  4. ^ Elder Soares dedicates the Arequipa Peru Temple
  5. ^ "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
  6. ^ a b LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru, Church News, 6 October 2012.
  7. ^ Welcome to Conference, Thomas S. Monson, 6 October 2012.
  8. ^ LDS Church Temples: Arequipa Peru Temple, retrieved 15 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Church Leaders Break Ground on Two South American Temples: Seventh temple in Brazil and third in Peru", Newsroom, LDS Church, 4 March 2017
  10. ^ "Update on Two South America Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 21 May 2019
  11. ^ "Elder Soares dedicates the Arequipa Peru Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 15 December 2019
  12. ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.

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