Urdaneta Philippines Temple
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The Urdaneta Philippines Temple is the 190th temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 2, 2010, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during the church's general conference. The temple is the third in the Philippines, following those in Manila and Cebu City.[3][4]
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Urdaneta Philippines Temple | ||||
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Number | 190 | |||
Dedication | 28 April 2024, by Dallin H. Oaks | |||
Site | 15.34 acres (6.21 ha) | |||
Floor area | 32,604 sq ft (3,029.0 m2) | |||
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Announced | 2 October 2010, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
Groundbreaking | 16 January 2019, by Jeffrey R. Holland[2] | |||
Open house | March 15 to 30, 2024 | |||
Location | Urdaneta, Philippines | |||
Geographic coordinates | 15°56′19″N 120°34′55″E | |||
Baptistries | 1 | |||
Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
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The temple has a single spire and a gold statue of the angel Moroni.[5] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify beginning of construction, was held on January 16, 2019.[6] The temple was dedicated by Dallin H. Oaks of the church's First Presidency on April 28, 2024.[7]
The first president of the temple is Roberto W. Yu, with Ofelia G. Manarin Yu serving as the matron.[8]