Durban_South_Africa_Temple

Durban South Africa Temple

Durban South Africa Temple

Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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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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

Temples in South Africa
Red = Operating
Blue = Under Construction
Yellow = announced
Black = Closed for Renovations

References

  1. [1]
    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..
  2. [2]
    "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011..
  3. [3]
    "Ground Broken for Durban South Africa Temple: Construction to begin on the nation's second temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, 9 April 2016
  4. [4]
    "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
  5. [5]
    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..
  6. [6]
    "Mormon church president announces plans for new temples in Utah, Wyoming, Colombia, Africa". Washington Post. AP. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011..
  7. [7]
    "Durban South Africa Temple Open House and Dedication Dates Announced: January and February 2020", Newsroom, LDS Church, 18 June 2019
  8. [8]
    "South Africa's Second Temple is Dedicated", Newsroom, LDS Church, 16 February 2020
  9. [9]
    Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.


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