Praia Cape Verde Temple
| Praia Cape Verde Temple | ||||
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| Number | 173 | |||
| Dedication | 19 June 2022, by Neil L. Andersen | |||
| Site | 4.46 acres (1.80 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 8,759 sq ft (813.7 m2) | |||
| Height | 80 ft (24 m) | |||
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| Announced | 7 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson | |||
| Groundbreaking | 4 May 2019, by Paul V. Johnson | |||
| Open house | 21 May-11 June 2022 | |||
| Current president | Adriano Feliciano Lopes | |||
| Location | Praia, Cape Verde | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 14°55′06″N 23°30′42″W | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 1 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 1 | |||
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The Praia Cape Verde Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Praia, Cape Verde.
History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018. The Praia Cape Verde Temple was announced concurrently with 11 other temples. At the time, the number of the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 201 with this announcement.
On May 4, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Paul V. Johnson, who was then president of the church's Europe Area, presiding. On March 3, 2022, the LDS Church announced that a public open house would be held from May 21 through June 11, 2022, excluding Sundays. The temple was dedicated on June 19, 2022 by Neil L. Andersen.
See also
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cape Verde
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)