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Belém Brazil Temple
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Number174
Dedication20 November 2022, by Dale G. Renlund[3]
Site6.7 acres (2.7 ha)
Floor area28,675 sq ft (2,664.0 m2)
Height89 ft (27 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
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Additional information
Announced3 April 2016, by Thomas S. Monson[1]
Groundbreaking17 August 2019, by Marcos A. Aidukaitis[2]
Open house22 October-5 November 2022
Current presidentJosé Joel Alves Fernandes[4]
LocationBelém, Brazil
Geographic coordinates1°23′12″S 48°27′36″W / 1.3868°S 48.4600°W / -1.3868; -48.4600
Exterior finishBrazilian granite
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2
Sealing rooms2
Clothing rentalYes
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The Belém Brazil Temple is the 174th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is located in Belém, Brazil, and is the ninth in the country. The intent to build the temple was announced on April 3, 2016, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during general conference.[6] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on August 17, 2019, conducted by Marcos A. Aidukaitis, a church general authority.[7]

History

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The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 3, 2016, during general conference.[8][9] The Quito Ecuador and Harare Zimbabwe temples, along with a second temple in Lima, Peru, were announced at the same time.[8] Construction of the temple was expected to employ roughly 1,700 workers throughout all construction stages.[10]

There were more than 1.3 million church members in Brazil at the time of the temple's announcement,[9] with over 1.4 million at the time of its completion in 2022.[11] The church's ninth to be built in Brazil, the temple's groundbreaking was held on August 17, 2019, with Marcos A. Aidukaitis, president of the Brazil Area, presiding.[12]

Following completion of construction, a public open house was held from October 22-November 5, 2022.[13] The temple was dedicated in three sessions on 20 November 2022 by Dale G. Renlund, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.[3]

Design and architecture

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The temple is on a 6.7-acre plot[14], with its architecture reflecting both the cultural heritage of the Belem region and the spiritual significance of the church.

The temple has a single attached central spire with a statue of the angel Moroni[15] is 89 feet tall, and is constructed with Brazilian granite, like many of Brazil's other temples.[13] The exterior has geometric design elements inspired by Marajoara indigenous pottery and the Victoria amazonica, which is also featured throughout the art glass designs.[3][15] The blue, green, yellow and pink colors used were inspired from the Amazon rainforest.[15] The church consulted Brazilian landscape experts to help identify the native species that would best fit the design.[15]

The interior features interior artwork and decorations were inspired by Pará's culture and landscape.[10] The interior decorations include flooring with national porcelain tile, carpet carvings made by a local craftsman, and entry rugs that mimic the design of the exterior art glass.[16]

The temple includes two instruction rooms, two Sealing rooms, a baptistry, and a celestial room[14], each arranged for ceremonial use.

The design uses elements representing the heritage and natural landscape of Belem, to provide spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function. Symbolism is important to church members and includes the exterior art glass windows, which feature a design and color palette inspired by the rainforest that surrounds the temple.[14][16]

Temple presidents

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The 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.[17] Since its 2022 dedication, the president and matron are J. Joel Fernandes and Maristela A. Fernandes.[17][18]

Admittance

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Prior to the dedication, a public open house was held from October 22-November 5, 2022 (excluding Sundays).[13] The temple was dedicated in three sessions by Dale G. Renlund on November 20, 2022.[19]

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.[13][20]

See also

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Temples in Brazil (edit)
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed

References

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  1. ^ Toone, Trent (3 April 2016). "President Monson announces 4 new temples at Sunday morning session". Deseret News..
  2. ^ Groundbreaking for the Belém Brazil Temple, Newsroom, 17 August 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Taylor, Scott (20 November 2022). "How Elder Renlund tied rivers and 'pororoca' to the Belém Brazil Temple dedication". The Church News. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  4. ^ "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
  5. ^ reference
  6. ^ Monson, President Thomas S. "Choices". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  7. ^ "Church Breaks Ground for the Belém Brazil Temple". LDS Living. 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  8. ^ a b "Four New Temples Announced by President Monson: Temples to be built in Africa and South America", Newsroom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3 April 2016
  9. ^ a b Weaver, Sarah Jane (3 April 2016). "LDS Church has rich history in cities of newly announced temples". Deseret News. Archived from the original on April 6, 2016.
  10. ^ a b "Abertura de Terra do Templo de Belém é marcada por forte emoção e espiritualidade de membros do Pará: Cerimônia marca início da construção do nono templo em solo brasileiro que é interpretado como respostas às orações de fiéis santos dos últimos dias paraenses". Newsroom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Brazil". Newsroom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Groundbreaking for the Belém Brazil Temple: Latter-day Saint and community leaders participate". Newsroom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 17 August 2019.
  13. ^ a b c d "Open House Begins for Belém Brazil Temple". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  14. ^ a b c "Belém Brazil Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  15. ^ a b c d "Belém Brazil Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  16. ^ a b "See inside the Belém Brazil Temple as its open house begins". Church News. 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  17. ^ a b "Presidents and Matrons of the Belém Brazil Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  18. ^ "Learn about the new leaders of 3 temples in Brazil, Washington and California". Church News. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  19. ^ "How Elder Renlund tied rivers and 'pororoca' to the Belém Brazil Temple dedication". Church News. 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  20. ^ "Inside Temples". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
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