Trujillo Peru Temple
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The Trujillo Peru Temple is a planned temple
, announced on December 13, 2008, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be constructed in Trujillo
, Peru
. The temple will be the second in Peru and the 17th in South America. It is anticipated to serve approximately 88,000 members.
Peru's only operating temple, which currently serves 114 stakes and districts, was dedicated in Lima by President Gordon B. Hinckley
in January 1986. Members from Trujillo must currently travel 9–10 hours to the Lima Peru Temple
, which can be exceptionally busy on Saturdays, since members arrive from all over the country. Patrons must sometimes wait for hours to participate in ordinance work.
When announced the First Presidency
stated, "We are confident that this will be a blessing to the many faithful Saints in this and surrounding areas who have had to travel long distances to enjoy the blessings of the temple. We commend the Saints for their devotion and faithfulness, and are thankful for the blessings that will come to them through the construction of this new temple."
Ground was broken for the temple on 14 September 2011 by Rafael E. Pino
of the Seventy.
Temple (LDS Church)
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , a temple is a building dedicated to be a House of the Lord, and they are considered by Church members to be the most sacred structures on earth. Upon completion, temples are usually open to the public for a short period of time...
, announced on December 13, 2008, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be constructed in Trujillo
Trujillo, Peru
Trujillo, in northwestern Peru, is the capital of the La Libertad Region, and the third largest city in Peru. The urban area has 811,979 inhabitants and is an economic hub in northern Peru...
, Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. The temple will be the second in Peru and the 17th in South America. It is anticipated to serve approximately 88,000 members.
Peru's only operating temple, which currently serves 114 stakes and districts, was dedicated in Lima by President Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon Bitner Hinckley was an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from March 12, 1995 until his death...
in January 1986. Members from Trujillo must currently travel 9–10 hours to the Lima Peru Temple
Lima Peru Temple
The Lima Peru Temple is the 38th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Because of the growth of the Church in Peru, Mormon leaders announced in 1981 that a temple would be built in the city of Lima. The six-spired Lima Peru Temple was constructed on of undeveloped...
, which can be exceptionally busy on Saturdays, since members arrive from all over the country. Patrons must sometimes wait for hours to participate in ordinance work.
When announced the First Presidency
First Presidency (LDS Church)
The First Presidency is the presiding or governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . It is composed of the President of the Church and his counselors. The First Presidency currently consists of President Thomas S. Monson and his two counselors, Henry B...
stated, "We are confident that this will be a blessing to the many faithful Saints in this and surrounding areas who have had to travel long distances to enjoy the blessings of the temple. We commend the Saints for their devotion and faithfulness, and are thankful for the blessings that will come to them through the construction of this new temple."
Temple Site and Construction Status
The temple site is adjacent to the Campo Eterno cemetery on the highway to Huanchaco, located next to an existing church meetinghouse in the Urbanizacion Primavera neighborhood. Ground was formally broken on September 14, 2011 and an official rendering of the completed building was released. Dedication is expected to occur sometime in 2014.Ground was broken for the temple on 14 September 2011 by Rafael E. Pino
Rafael E. Pino
Rafael Eduardo Pino Gimenez has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since April 2008 and is the first Venezuelan general authority in LDS Church history....
of the Seventy.
See also
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsComparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsBelow is a chronological list of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with sortable columns. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a temple is a building dedicated to be a House of the Lord, and considered by church members to be the most sacred structures on earth...
- 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)