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

Beginning December 23, 2026, the Apia Samoa Temple will be closed for extensive renovation. During the closure, members from the temple district are encouraged to attend other temples as their circumstances permit. Those desiring to receive their own ordinances should contact a temple in the surrounding area to make the necessary arrangements. The temple was dedicated in 1983 and rededicated in 2005 after a fire destroyed the original building.

The Apia Samoa Temple and Brisbane Australia Temple will begin Phase 3 of reopening on January 4, 2021. As of that date, there will be 4 temples in Phase 3, 119 temples in Phase 2, and 25 temples in Phase 1. There are currently 11 temples that have paused operations due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in those areas.

On Thursday, Cyclone Evan battered the Samoan islands, killing three people and leaving thousands homeless. All Church missionaries are safe. The Apia Samoa Temple suffered minor damage. Church leaders and volunteers are actively engaged in administering relief supplies.

A massive earthquake and tsunami has tragically taken the lives of 8 Church members—including 2 children—on the Samoan islands. Severe damage has been reported to members' homes and to 2 meetinghouses. The Apia Samoa Temple suffered no structural damage other than Moroni losing his horn.