Manaus Brazil Temple

Manaus Brazil Temple
Location of Temple
Number 138
Dedication 10 June 2012, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Site 7.7 acres (3.1 ha)
Floor area 32,032 sq ft (2,975.9 m2)
Height 126 ft (38 m)
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Additional information
Announced 23 May 2007, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Groundbreaking 20 June 2008, by Charles A. Didier
Open house 18 May-2 June 2012
Current president César Augusto Seiguer Milder
Location Manaus, Brazil
Geographic coordinates 3°4′27.2964″S 60°5′21.56280″W
Exterior finish Branco Paris granite from Brazil
Baptistries 1
Ordinance rooms 2 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms 2
Notes The temple will serve approximately 44,000 members.
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The Manaus Brazil Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

The Manaus Brazil Temple is the sixth temple in Brazil, the first in the north region of the country, and receives patrons who formerly traveled long distances to attend the Caracas Venezuela Temple. It is located in the bairro of Ponta Negra, near the artificial beach. Manaus is the capital of the state of Amazonas and is located on the Rio Negro about 11 miles above its confluence with the Amazon River.

History

The announcement of the temple came on May 23, 2007. Construction began with a groundbreaking on June 20, 2008, by Charles Didier, the president of the Brazil Area, and Ulisses Soares and Stanley G. Ellis.

The temple was dedicated on June 10, 2012, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the church's First Presidency.

In 2020, the Manaus Brazil Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

See also

Temples in Brazil ()
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed