• Curitiba Brazil Temple© Wellington L Siqueira
Curitiba Brazil Temple

CURITIBA BRAZIL TEMPLE
© Wellington L Siqueira

 

HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

"In addition to temples, surely another holy place on earth ought to be our homes. The feelings of holiness in my home prepared me for feelings of holiness in the temple."
—James E. Faust

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

Photo:  Jeff Goebel

Lone Mountain Nevada Temple Exterior Construction Progress

The gentle lines and tiered architecture of the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple beautifully harmonize with the dramatic backdrop of the surrounding desert mountains. The tan-colored exterior, with its distinctive arched window openings, is largely complete. Nearby, roof tiles are being installed on the adjoining meetinghouse, while construction equipment, building materials, and earthmoving activity remain visible throughout the property.
Photo:  Ricky Eyumu

Landscaping the Lubumbashi Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple Grounds

The elegant steeple and stone-clad exterior of the Lubumbashi Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple rise prominently above the surrounding grounds. Landscaping is progressing, with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and neatly maintained planting beds enhancing the beauty of the property. Green screening remains in place along portions of the permanent ornamental fencing as work continues toward completion.
Photo:  Susan Gilbert

Antananarivo Madagascar Temple Steeple and Inscription in Place

The steeple of the Antananarivo Madagascar Temple has been installed, complete with its spire, exterior finishes, and stone plaque bearing the inscription "Holiness to the Lord, The House of the Lord" in Malagasy. The prefabricated modules forming the main body of the temple have been sheathed, and windows have been installed. Steel framing has also been erected around the base of the steeple in preparation for the next phase of exterior construction. Installation of the exterior cladding panels will follow.
Photo:  CP

Naga Philippines Temple Foundation Progress

Construction of the Naga Philippines Temple is advancing, with work on the temple foundation nearing completion. Work has also expanded to other areas of the property where foundation work has begun for the patron housing facility and excavation is getting underway for the meetinghouse. These parallel efforts are laying the groundwork for the temple and its supporting facilities, moving site development forward.

TEMPLE STATISTICS



385

Total


229

Dedicated


63

Under Construction


93

Announced


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Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
Cladding the exterior with precast concrete panels; interior framing underway; laying brick and roofing the adjoining meetinghouse
Lubumbashi Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple
Exterior cladding completed; landscaping and interior finish work well underway
Antananarivo Madagascar Temple
Prefabricated modules anchored to the foundation
Naga Philippines Temple
Temple foundation work nearing completion; foundation work started for patron housing and meetinghouse