Durban South Africa Temple
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Number168
Dedication16 February 2020, by Ronald A. Rasband
Site14.49 acres (5.86 ha)
Floor area19,860 sq ft (1,845 m2)
Height97.4 ft (29.7 m)
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Church chronology
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Additional information
Announced1 October 2011, by Thomas S. Monson[1][2]
Groundbreaking9 April 2016[3], by Carl B. Cook
Open house22 January-1 February 2020
Current presidentEdward W. Baldwin[4]
LocationUmhlanga, South Africa
Geographic coordinates29°42′31″S 31°04′27″E / 29.7085°S 31.0743°E / -29.7085; 31.0743
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms1
Sealing rooms1
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The Durban South Africa Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Durban, South Africa.[5] The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 1 October 2011.[6] The temple was announced concurrently with the Barranquilla Colombia, Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo, Star Valley Wyoming, and Provo City Center temples.[5] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 166 and the number in South Africa to two.

A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, took place on 9 April 2016, with Carl B. Cook presiding.[3] On 18 June 2019, the LDS Church announced that a public open house is scheduled to be held from 22 January through 1 February 2020, excluding Sunday.[7] The temple was dedicated on 16 February 2020 by Ronald A. Rasband.[8]

In March 2020, along with all the church's other temples, it was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[9]

See also

Durban South Africa Temple is located in South Africa
Johannesburg
Durban
Durban
Cape Town
Temples in South Africa
Red = Operating
Blue = Under Construction
Yellow = announced
Black = Closed for Renovations

References

  1. ^ Walker, Joseph (1 October 2011). "LDS general conference opens with the announcement of six new Mormon temples". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Retrieved 20 April 2022..
  2. ^ "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011..
  3. ^ a b "Ground Broken for Durban South Africa Temple: Construction to begin on the nation's second temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 9 April 2016
  4. ^ "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
  5. ^ a b Walker, Joseph (1 October 2011). "LDS general conference opens with the announcement of six new Mormon temples". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Retrieved 19 April 2022..
  6. ^ "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011..
  7. ^ "Durban South Africa Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced: January and February 2020", Newsroom, LDS Church, 18 June 2019
  8. ^ "South Africa's Second Temple is Dedicated", Newsroom, LDS Church, 16 February 2020
  9. ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.

External links


The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Africa
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