Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple

The Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in Lima, Peru.

Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple
Under construction
Number 179
Announcement 3 April 2016
Groundbreaking 8 June 2019 by
Enrique R. Falabella
Site 2.46 acres (1 hectare)
Floor area TBD
Official website • News & images
Additional information
Location Los Olivos, Lima, Peru
Notes Announced by Thomas S. Monson on 3 April 2016[1]

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 3, 2016, during the Sunday morning session of the church's general conference.[2][3] The Quito Ecuador, Belém Brazil and Harare Zimbabwe temples were announced at the same time. The church later announced the second temple in Peru would be named the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple.[2]

As of April 2016, the church has reported there are approximately 557,000 church members in Peru.[3] On March 7, 2019, the LDS Church announced the groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction that was held on June 8, 2019, with Enrique R. Falabella, president of the church's South America Northwest Area, presiding.[4][5]

The temple is planned to be completed in 2022.[6] Some delays may occur as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.[7]

See also
  •  LDS Church portal
Temples in and near Peru
Red = Operating
Blue = Under Construction
Yellow = Announced
Black = Closed for Renovations

References
  1. Toone, Trent (3 April 2016). "President Monson announces 4 new temples at Sunday morning session". Deseret News..
  2. "Four New Temples Announced by President Monson: Temples to be built in Africa and South America", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2016-04-03
  3. Weaver, Sarah Jane (3 April 2016). "LDS Church has rich history in cities of newly announced temples". Deseret News. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  6. Johnson, Stacy. "15 Latter-day Saint temples currently under construction, now including Saratoga Springs", Provo Herald, 20 October 2019. Retrieved on 3 April 2020.
  7. Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 4 April 2020.
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