Curitiba Brazil Temple
| Curitiba Brazil Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Curitiba Brazil Temple | ||||
| Number | 126 | |||
| Dedication | 1 June 2008, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
| Site | 8.15 acres (3.30 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 27,850 ft2 (2,587 m2) | |||
| Height | 125 ft (38 m) | |||
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| Announced | 23 August 2002, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Groundbreaking | 10 March 2005, by Russell M. Nelson | |||
| Open house | 10 May – 24 May 2008 | |||
| Current president | Victor E. Tavares[1] | |||
| Designed by | Jeronimo da Cunha Lima and GSBS | |||
| Location | Curitiba, Brazil | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 25°26′28.69439″S 49°20′31.69679″W / 25.4413039972°S 49.3421379972°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Sienna white granite over reinforced concrete; granite native to the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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The Curitiba Brazil Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Construction of the temple was announced in a letter to local leaders on August 23, 2002. The temple was completed and dedicated Thomas S. Monson on June 1, 2008. It is the fifth in Brazil and the church's 126th worldwide.
History
As early as 1953 there was mention of the building of a temple in the region of Curitiba. That year LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball, while dedicating a LDS meetinghouse in Ipoméia, stated, "One day, in this region, there will be a temple of the Lord."[2] The construction of the Curitiba Brazil Temple was announced on August 23, 2002.[3] At the same time, letters were sent to local church leaders also announcing the Panama City Panama Temple.[4] Church president Gordon B. Hinckley selected the temple site in 2004 during his travels to rededicate the São Paulo Brazil Temple.[2]
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on March 10, 2005.[4][5] Russell M. Nelson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presided at the ceremony and dedicated the site in Portuguese.[6]
Following completion of construction, the temple was dedicated by Monson on June 1, 2008.[4] Monson was joined by Russell M. Nelson and Charles Didier, president of the church's Brazil Area. Monson's trip to dedicate the temple was his first trip outside North America as church president.[7]
Upon completion and dedication, the temple was the fifth such building in Brazil and 126th operating temple of the church worldwide.[8]
Design and architecture
The temple is on an 8.15-acre plot in the Campo Comprido district of western Curitiba,[4] The landscaping around the temple has a large water feature, gardens, and numerous trees.[9]
See also
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil
References
- ^ "New Temple Leaders Called to Serve in 2022", Newsroom, LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
- ^ a b Soli, Ana Claudia (18 April 2007). "Curitiba temple nearing completion". Deseret News. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ^ Archives, Church News (2002-12-28). "2002 year in review". Church News. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ^ a b c d "Curitiba Brazil Temple | Church News Almanac". Church News. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ^ Assis, Fernando; affairs, Brazil director of public (2005-03-19). "Ground broken for temple in Curitiba". Church News. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ^ "Curitiba Brazil Temple Groundbreaking". Meridian Magazine. 14 March 2005. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ^ Avant, Gerry (2 June 2008). "Brazil temple dedicated". Deseret News. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ^ "Curitiba Brazil Temple Facts". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ^ "Templo de Curitiba - Templo mórmon no bairro Mossungue, Curitiba, Brasil". pt.aroundus.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-11-07.
External links
- Media related to Curitiba Brazil Temple at Wikimedia Commons
- Curitiba Brazil Temple Official site