Manaus Brazil Temple
138th dedicated temple in operation; temporarily closed
Temporarily Closed
© 2012, Gilvan Santos da Silva. All rights reserved.
Address
Avenida Coronel Texeira, 3162Ponta Negra
69037-000–Manaus–Amazonas
Brazil
Telephone: (+55) 92-3212-7270
Services
NO clothing rental availableNO cafeteria food served
Patron housing available
Distribution center nearby (Store Locator)
Announcement:
23 May 2007Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:
20 June 2008 by Charles A. DidierPublic Open House:
18 May–2 June 2012Dedication:
10 June 2012 by Dieter F. UchtdorfSite:
7.7 acresExterior Finish:
Branco Paris granite from BrazilArchitectural Features:
Single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statueOrdinance Rooms:
Two ordinance rooms (two-stage progressive) and two sealingTotal Floor Area:
32,032 square feetTemple Facts
The Manaus Brazil Temple was the sixth temple built in Brazil.
On October 5, 2011, numerous onlookers gathered around the Manaus Brazil Temple to witness the raising and placement of the gold-leafed angel Moroni statue atop the single spire.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Ground was broken for the temple on the banks of the mighty Rio Negro on Friday, June 20, 2008. Elder Charles A. Didier presided over the ceremonial digging for Brazil's sixth temple. The program included inspiring remarks and musical selections.
Manaus is the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is located on the Rio Negro about 11 miles above its confluence with the Amazon River. For the thousands of saints of northern Brazil who for years have traveled days to reach the Caracas Venezuela Temple, Recife Brazil Temple, or São Paulo Brazil Temple, a temple in Manaus is a blessing indeed.1
- "Temple to be erected in Manaus, Brazil," Church News 2 Jun. 2007: 7.
