Praia Cape Verde Temple

The Praia Cape Verde Temple is an announced temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in Praia, Cape Verde.

Praia Cape Verde Temple
Dedication scheduled
Number 173
Dedicated 19 June 2022 (19 June 2022) by
Neil L. Andersen
Site 3.5 acres (1.4 hectares)
Floor area 8,759 sq ft (814 m2)
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Additional information
Announced 7 October 2018
Groundbreaking 4 May 2019 by
Paul V. Johnson
Open House 21 May-11 June 2022
Location Praia, Cape Verde

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018.[1] The Praia Cape Verde Temple was announced concurrently with 11 other temples.[2] At the time, the number of the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 201 with this announcement.

On May 4, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Paul V. Johnson, who was then president of the church's Europe Area, presiding.[3] On March 3, 2022, the LDS Church announced that a public open house is scheduled from May 21 through June 11, 2022, excluding Sundays. The temple is scheduled for dedication on June 19, 2022 by Neil L. Andersen.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes: Number of temples operating, announced or under construction now above 200", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2018-10-07
  2. The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, Feather River California, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Yigo Guam, Puebla Mexico, Auckland New Zealand, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.
  3. "Ground Broken for Three International Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2019-05-04
  4. "Open House Announced for the Praia Cape Verde Temple: Dates also announced for the youth devotional and dedication", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2022-03-03


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