Brasília Brazil Temple
LDS Church temple in Brasilia, Brazil
The Brasília Brazil Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Brasília, Brazil. The intent to build the temple was announced on April 2, 2017, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during general conference. The temple was completed and dedicated September 17, 2023 by Neil L. Andersen. At completion it was 10th temple built by the LDS Church in Brazil.
History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017, concurrently with four other temples. At the time, the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 182.
On September 26, 2020, a groundbreaking ceremony to signify the beginning of construction was held, with Adilson de Paula Parrella, president of the church's Brazil Area, presiding.
Following completion of the temple, the temple was dedicated on September 17, 2023, by Neil L. Andersen, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The Bentonville Arkansas and Moses Lake Washington temples were dedicated the same day, the first time in church history that three temples were dedicated on one day. Upon completion, the Brasília Brazil Temple was the 10th LDS temple built in Brazil.
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