The Brasilia Brazil Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brasilia, Brazil. The intent to build the temple was announced on April 2, 2017, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during general conference.The temple is the 10th to be built in Brazil.[5]
| Brasília Brazil Temple | ||||
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| Number | 180 | |||
| Dedication | 17 September 2023, by Neil L. Andersen[4] | |||
| Site | 6 acres (2.4 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2) | |||
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| Announced | 2 April 2017, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 26 September 2020, by Adilson de Paula Parrella[2] | |||
| Open house | 12 August-2 September 2023[3] | |||
| Current president | Raimundo Pacheco de Pinho | |||
| Location | Brasília, Brazil | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 15°44′53″S 47°52′51″W / 15.7480°S 47.8809°W | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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The temple has an architectural style inspired by 20th-century Brazilian modernism.[5] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on September 26, 2020,[6] conducted by Adilson de Paula Parrella, a church general authority.[5]
History
editThe intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017, concurrently with 4 other temples.[7][8][9] At the time, the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 182.[10]
On September 26, 2020, a groundbreaking to signify the beginning of construction was held, with Adilson de Paula Parrella, president of the church's Brazil Area, presiding.[11]
Following completion of the temple, a public open house was from August 12-September 2, 2023, excluding Sundays.[12] The Brasilia Brazil Temple was dedicated on September 17, 2023, by Neil L. Andersen, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.[13] The Bentonville Arkansas and Moses Lake Washington temples were dedicated the same day, the first time in church history that three temples were dedicated on one day.[5]
Design and architecture
editThe building has a 20th-century Brazilian modernist style and a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design.[5] Its architecture reflects the work of architect Oscar Niemeyer, who designed many buildings in Brasilia, and who “used clean lines, expansive cantilevers and complex curves to evoke the subtle arched lines seen in sailboats.”[12][12]
The temple sits on a 6-acre plot, and the landscaping around the temple features shrubs, perennials, and hundreds of trees.[5] These enhance the sacred atmosphere of the site, which also houses a meetinghouse and patron housing facility.[5]
The temple has a single attached central spire,[14] and is constructed with white Brazilian marble.[14] The exterior has multiple arches[5] and hand-colored stained glass windows with an ombre blue design and cream and white details.[15]
The interior has floors “covered in porcelain and Bahia blue stone tiles, carpets made in Brazil, and Paraná white marble, which is native to Brazil.”[5] The interior also includes decorative painting and crystal chandeliers.[12] The temple includes two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and a baptistry, each arranged for ceremonial use.[14]
Temple presidents
editThe church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff.[16] Since its 2023 dedication, Raimundo P. de Pinho and Beatriz de Pinho have been the president and matron.[16][17]
Admittance
editOn February 1, 2023,[18] the church announced that a public open house would be held from August 12-September 2, 2023 (excluding Sundays).[19] The temple was dedicated in two session by Neil L. Andersen on September 17, 2023.[13]
Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship.[20]
See also
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= Operating
= Under construction
= Announced
= Temporarily Closed
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil
- 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)
References
edit- ^ "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2 April 2017.
- ^ "Church Announces Groundbreaking Date for Brasília Brazil Temple", newsroom, LDS Church, 6 August 2020, retrieved 28 September 2023
- ^ The original dates for the open house were later amended.
- ^ "Two US Temples and One in Brazil Dedicated on the Same Day", newsroom, LDS Church, 17 September 2023, retrieved 28 September 2023
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Brasília Brazil Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Swenson, Madison (2020-09-26). "Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For Brasília Brazil Temple". KSLTV.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ The Alabang Philippines, Nairobi Kenya, Pocatello Idaho, and Saratoga Springs Utah temples.
- ^ Abigail Norton (2017-04-02), Saratoga Springs residents voice opinions over temple announcement, 2KUTV
- ^ New LDS temple coming to Pocatello, KIVI-TV, 2017-04-02
- ^ "President Monson Announces Five New Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2017-04-02
- ^ "Ground Broken for Brasília Brazil Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2020-09-26
- ^ a b c d "Brasília Brazil Temple Opens for Free Tours". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-08-01. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ a b "Brazil's capital city now home to nation's 10th dedicated temple". Church News. 2023-09-18. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ a b c "Brasília Brazil Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Brasília Brazil Temple Opens for Free Tours | Meridian Magazine". Meridian Magazine | Latter-day Saint News and Views. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ a b "Presidents and Matrons of the Brasília Brazil Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "4 temples in Brazil, El Salvador, Texas and Utah will have new presidents and matrons this year". Church News. 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ KUTV, Victoria Hill (2023-02-13). "Open house, dedication dates announced for Brazil, Arkansas temples". KJZZ. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "See first photos inside the colorful new Brasília Brazil Temple". LDS Living. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Inside Temples". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
External links
edit- Church Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Brasilia Brazil Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
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