Arequipa Peru Temple
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The Arequipa Peru Temple is a planned temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) to be constructed in Arequipa, Peru.[4] The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 6 October 2012, during his remarks opening the LDS Church's 182nd Semiannual General Conference.[5] The temple was announced concurrently with the Tucson Arizona Temple.[4] When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 168 and the number in Peru to three.[6]
The church has not announced any information regarding construction. A private website has noted a site location, three miles north of the city center near the entrance to the village of Carmen Alto. That same website reports that, as of 10 July 2016, a general contractor has been selected and that the groundbreaking is anticipated for October 2016.[6]
See also
- 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
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Peru
References
- ↑ Mandy, Morgan (8 October 2012). "LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru". Deseret News. Retrieved 2012-10-18..
- ↑ "Mormon Church Lowers Age Limit for Missionaries". ABC News. AP. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-18..
- ↑ "New temples announced for Tucson, Arizona and Arequipa, Peru". Church News. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-18..
- 1 2 LDS Church announces plans for new temples in Arizona and Peru, Church News, 6 October 2012.
- ↑ Welcome to Conference, Thomas S. Monson, 6 October 2012.
- 1 2 LDS Church Temples: Arequipa Peru Temple Archived 18 August 2015 at the Wayback Machine., retrieved 15 August 2015.
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