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Three temples to be built in the U.S. and South America by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have marked groundbreaking milestones. Groundbreaking services were held in three separate ceremonies for the Santiago West Chile, Londrina Brazil and Austin Texas Temples on Saturday, August 17, 2024. These sacred events mark the beginning of construction for three new sacred houses of the Lord.
Londrina Brazil Temple Groundbreaking
Elder Ciro Schmeil, First Counselor in the Brazil Area Presidency, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Londrina Brazil Temple.
“It was the effort, faith and patience of many that allowed us to be here this morning to break ground on the Londrina Brazil Temple,” he said.
During the dedicatory prayer, Elder Schmeil asked that the presence of the temple would be a blessing to all in the region.
“May all members and nonmembers who reside in this temple district feel Your love and mercy and thus have the desire to draw closer to You through the sacred covenants made in the temples,” he prayed.
Church President Russell M. Nelson announced this temple in October 2022.
The Londrina Brazil Temple will be built at Avenida: Harry Prochet, S/N, Jardim São Jorge, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 32,000 square feet.
Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began preaching in southern Brazil in 1928. The Portuguese translation of the Book of Mormon was published in 1940, igniting a new era of growth in the country, including temples.
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Temple Open Houses Commence in Argentina and Brazil
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Mendoza Argentina
The public open house for the Mendoza Argentina Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints begins this week.
Media attended a news conference and tour of the temple on Monday, August 19, 2024. Those participating in the event included the South America South Area Presidency (Elders Joaquin E. Costa, President, Alan R. Walker and Eduardo Gavarret).
Elder Costa welcomed the media and invited guests by saying, “We are happy to be with you at this open house event. This temple is a symbol of love. I hope you feel the love we have for Jesus Christ.”
“We are happy on this special day. We consider temples as the house of the Lord. He invites us to feel His love in the temples… We want to invite all our friends to come and see,” said Elder Alan R. Walker.
Elder Eduardo Gavarret, emphasized that the temple is a blessing for both the community and the members of the Church.
The public open house will be held from Thursday, August 22, through Saturday, September 7, excluding Sundays. Tickets are not needed for the tours. Admission is free.
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