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Temple of the LDS church From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Concepción Chile Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Concepción, Chile.
Concepción Chile Temple | ||||
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Number | 160 | |||
Dedication | 28 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson[1] | |||
Site | 4.06 acres (1.64 ha) | |||
Floor area | 23,095 sq ft (2,145.6 m2) | |||
Height | 124 ft (38 m) | |||
Official website • News & images | ||||
Church chronology | ||||
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Announced | 3 October 2009, by Thomas S. Monson[2][3] | |||
Groundbreaking | 17 October 2015, by Walter F. González[4] | |||
Open house | 15 September-13 October 2018 | |||
Current president | Héctor Manuel Verdugo Radrigán | |||
Location | Concepción, Chile | |||
Geographic coordinates | 36.8513°S 73.0505°W | |||
Exterior finish | Precast concrete | |||
Baptistries | 1 | |||
Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on October 3, 2009, during the church's semi-annual general conference.[5] The temple was announced concurrently with the Brigham City Utah, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Fortaleza Brazil and Sapporo Japan temples; at the time, the announcement brought the total number of temples worldwide to 151. It is the second temple constructed in Chile, along with the Santiago Chile Temple which was dedicated in 1983.
On October 17, 2015, Walter F. González presided at a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction.[4][6] Following construction, a public open house was held from September 15 through October 13, 2018, excluding Sundays.[7] The temple was dedicated on October 28, 2018 by Russell M. Nelson.[1]
In 2020, the Concepción Chile Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[8]
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