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.
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| Number | 168 | |||
| Dedication | 16 February 2020, by Ronald A. Rasband | |||
| Site | 14.49 acres (5.86 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 19,860 sq ft (1,845 m2) | |||
| Height | 97.4 ft (29.7 m) | |||
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| Announced | 1 October 2011, by Thomas S. Monson[1][2] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 9 April 2016[3], by Carl B. Cook | |||
| Open house | 22 January-1 February 2020 | |||
| Current president | Edward W. Baldwin[4] | |||
| Location | Umhlanga, South Africa | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 29°42′31″S 31°04′27″E / 29.7085°S 31.0743°E | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 1 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 1 | |||
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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
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Red = Operating
Blue = Under Construction
Yellow = announced
Black = Closed for Renovations
- 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 South Africa
References
edit- ^ 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..
- ^ "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011..
- ^ a b "Ground Broken for Durban South Africa Temple: Construction to begin on the nation's second temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 9 April 2016
- ^ "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
- ^ 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..
- ^ "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011..
- ^ "Durban South Africa Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced: January and February 2020", Newsroom, LDS Church, 18 June 2019
- ^ "South Africa's Second Temple is Dedicated", Newsroom, LDS Church, 16 February 2020
- ^ 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
edit- Durban South Africa Temple Official site
- Durban South Africa Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
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