Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple
Dedication scheduled
Number187
Dedication14 January 2024, by D. Todd Christofferson
Site2.46 acres (1.00 ha)
Floor area47,413 sq ft (4,404.8 m2)
Height125 ft (38 m)
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Church chronology
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Additional information
Announced3 April 2016, by Thomas S. Monson[1]
Groundbreaking8 June 2019, by Enrique R. Falabella[2][3]
Open house10 November-9 December 2023
Current presidentJosé Alfonso Li De La Cruz
LocationSan Martin de Porres, Lima, Peru
Geographic coordinates12°01′12″S 77°03′15″W / 12.0199°S 77.0543°W / -12.0199; -77.0543
Baptistries1
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The Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints awaiting dedication in the San Martin de Porres district, Lima, Peru. The temple is scheduled to be dedicated by D. Todd Christofferson on January 14, 2024.[4]

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 3, 2016, during the church's general conference.[5][6] The Quito Ecuador, Belém Brazil, and Harare Zimbabwe temples were announced at the same time. The church later announced the second temple in Lima would be named the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple.[5] Los Olivos is Spanish for "The Olives."[7] When dedicated, it will be the fourth operating temple in Peru, with five additional announced temples in the planning and design phase.[8] Once the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple is dedicated, Lima will be the first city outside the United States to have two operating temples in the same city. Lima will be the third city in the world with two temples in the same city, behind South Jordan and Provo in Utah.[9]

On March 7, 2019, the church announced a groundbreaking would be held on June 8, 2019, with Enrique R. Falabella, president of the church's South America Northwest Area, presiding.[2][3] As of December 31, 2022, the church has reported there are approximately 630,099 members spread throughout about 780 congregations in Peru.[10]

Design

The temple measures at 47,413 square feet (4,404.8 m2), stands at about 81 feet (25 m) tall, and the site is 2.46 acres (1.00 ha).[11]

Landscaping on the site includes evergreen and palm trees, along with smaller plants like succulents, perennials, and cantutas. It also has four mature olive trees, reflecting the Spanish name of the temple's location. The site includes two housing units, one for those attending the temple and the other for missionaries, along with an underground parking garage. The building is one of the smallest temples in use by the church, despite Peru having 112 stakes.[12]

The building is made of a precast concrete with a simplified art deco architectural style and was designed without a spire to match the surrounding buildings. The temple has a symmetrical light gray design with rectangular windows, with a flat-topped tower with a skylight above the celestial room.[13]

The interior has carvings and paintings of olive branches, along with the symbol of the scroll (a baroque motif), used elsewhere in Peru's civic and religious buildings. Multiple elements in the interior include the design of the cantuta flower, including carpets made by hand, and art-glass windows.[13]

Access

With construction of the temple complete, a public open house is being held from November 10 to December 9, 2023 (excluding Sundays).[14][15] On November 6, 2023, prior to the public open house beginning, journalists toured the temple on a media day.[16] The temple is scheduled for dedication on January 14, 2024, by D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.[17] Following dedication, access to the temple will be limited to church members with a current temple recommend.

See also

Peru Temples

Temples in and near Peru ()
= Operating
= Under construction
= Announced
= Temporarily Closed

References

  1. ↑ Toone, Trent (3 April 2016). "President Monson announces 4 new temples at Sunday morning session". Deseret News..
  2. 1 2 "Groundbreakings Announced for Two South American Temples: New temples to be built in Ecuador and Peru". Newsroom. LDS Church. 7 March 2019.
  3. 1 2 "Ground Is Broken for Peru's Fourth Temple". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2019-06-08.
  4. ↑ "Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple — open house and dedication dates". Deseret News. 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  5. 1 2 "Four New Temples Announced by President Monson: Temples to be built in Africa and South America", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2016-04-03
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "Dedication, open house dates announced for Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple". LDS Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Temples and Church Units of Peru | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  9. ↑ "Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  10. ↑ "Statistics and Church Facts | Total Church Membership". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  11. ↑ "Take a sneak peek inside Lima, Peru's second temple". LDS Living. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  12. ↑ "Statistics and Church Facts | Total Church Membership". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  13. 1 2 "Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple | Church News Almanac". Almanac. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  14. ↑ "Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple Open House". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  15. ↑ "Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple Opens to the Media". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  16. ↑ "La Primera Presidencia de La Iglesia de Jesucristo anuncia dedicación y puertas abiertas del Templo de Los Olivos Lima, Perú. – Agencia Peruana de Noticias" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  17. ↑ "Dedication and Open House Dates Announced for Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
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