Santiago Chile Temple
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| Number | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dedication | 15 September 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site | 2.61 acres (1.1 hectares) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floor area | 20,831 sq ft (1,935 m2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 76 ft (23 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Followed by | Papeete Tahiti Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 33°26′10.22640″S 70°36′34.27560″W / 33.4361740000°S 70.6095210000°W
The Santiago Chile Temple is the 26th constructed and 24th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the Chilean capital, Santiago, it was built with a modern single-spire design.
The LDS temple in Santiago was announced on April 2, 1980, and dedicated on September 15, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on an 2.6-acre (11,000 m2) plot, has 2 ordinance rooms and 3 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 20,831 square feet (1,935.3 m2). The spire is 76 feet (23 m) tall. The Apia Samoa, Nuku'alofa Tonga, and Sydney Australia temples all have the same design. The temple underwent remodeling and was then rededicated by Hinckley on March 12, 2006.
The Santiago Chile Temple was the first LDS temple to be built on Spanish-speaking soil and the second to be built in South America.
Since its initial construction, there have been additions to the temple property including housing for patrons who come from the far reaches of Chile to stay in while they attend the temple.
Presidents
Notable presidents of the temple include Eduardo Ayala (1995–98) and Robert E. Wells (1998–2001).
See also
- Comparison 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
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile
External links
Media related to Santiago Chile Temple at Wikimedia Commons- Official Santiago Chile Temple page
- Santiago Chile Temple page
- Santiago Chile Temple page with interior photos
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