Veracruz Mexico Temple
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The Veracruz Mexico Temple, located in Boca del Río in the Mexican state of Veracruz, is the 93rd operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
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Veracruz Mexico Temple | ||||
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Number | 93 | |||
Dedication | 9 July 2000, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
Site | 3.39 acres (1.37 ha) | |||
Floor area | 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) | |||
Height | 71 ft (22 m) | |||
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Announced | 14 April 1999, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
Groundbreaking | 29 May 1999, by Carl B. Pratt | |||
Open house | 26 June – 1 July 2000 | |||
Current president | Juan Yáñez Velásquez | |||
Designed by | Alvaro Inigo and Church A&E Services | |||
Location | Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico | |||
Geographic coordinates | 19°8′3.875999″N 96°6′22.53600″W | |||
Exterior finish | Blanco Guardiano white marble from Torreón, Mexico | |||
Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
Baptistries | 1 | |||
Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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