The Barranquilla Colombia Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Puerto Colombia, Colombia.[5]
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| Number | 161 | |||
| Dedication | 9 December 2018, by Dallin H. Oaks[4] | |||
| Site | 5.93 acres (2.40 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 25,349 sq ft (2,355.0 m2) | |||
| Height | 107 ft (33 m) | |||
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| Announced | 1 October 2011, by Thomas S. Monson[1][2] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 20 February 2016[3], by Juan A. Uceda | |||
| Open house | Scheduled for 3-24 November 2018 | |||
| Current president | Bruce Frederick Carter | |||
| Location | Puerto Colombia, Colombia | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 11°01′00″N 74°51′46″W / 11.01667°N 74.86278°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Limestone | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 1 | |||
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History
editThe intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on October 1, 2011.[6] The temple was announced concurrently with the Durban South Africa, 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, along with the temple in Bogotá, is the second in Colombia.
The temple is in the metropolitan area of Barranquilla, in the oceanside community of Puerto Colombia across from Colegio Alemán, approximately two kilometers west of Barranquilla. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, took place on 20 February 2016, with Juan A. Uceda presiding.[3] A public open house was held from November 3 through November 24, 2018, excluding Sundays.[7] The temple was dedicated by Dallin H. Oaks on December 9, 2018.[4][8]
In 2020, along with all the church's other temples, the Barranquilla Colombia Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[9]
See also
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Temples in and near Colombia () |
- 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
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colombia
References
edit- ^ Walker, Joseph (October 1, 2011). "LDS general conference opens with the announcement of six new Mormon temples". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Retrieved April 19, 2022..
- ^ "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. October 1, 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011..
- ^ a b "Ground Broken for Second Colombia Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2016-02-20
- ^ a b "Barranquilla Colombia Temple Is Dedicated: 161st temple in the world", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-12-09
- ^ a b Walker, Joseph (October 1, 2011). "LDS general conference opens with the announcement of six new Mormon temples". Deseret News. Salt Lake City. Archived from the original on October 2, 2011. Retrieved October 1, 2011..
- ^ "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. October 1, 2011. Archived from the original on November 2, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2011..
- ^ "Second Colombian Temple Opens for Free Public Tours", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-10-30
- ^ "Announcement of Temple Dedication Dates in Chile and Colombia: Second temple in both countries", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-02-28
- ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
External links
edit- Barranquilla Colombia Temple Official site
- Barranquilla Colombia Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
- Mormons to build temple in Barranquilla, Colombia Colombia news
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