Quito Ecuador Temple

The Quito Ecuador Temple is the 175th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Cumbayá, Ecuador, just east of Quito. It is the second temple in Ecuador along with the Guayaquil Ecuador Temple. It was both announced and dedicated on the same day as the Belém Brazil Temple, with the latter being dedicated several hours before.[3][4] Prior to the announcement of the temple in Quito, Ecuador was the country with the highest number of church members with only one temple.[5]

Quito Ecuador Temple
The Quito Ecuador Temple
Number175
Dedication20 November 2022, by Quentin L. Cook[1]
Site3.96 acres (1.60 ha)
Floor area36,780 sq ft (3,417 m2)
Height97 ft (30 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
←
Belém Brazil Temple
Quito Ecuador Temple		 →
San Juan Puerto Rico Temple
Additional information
Announced3 April 2016, by Thomas S. Monson
Groundbreaking11 May 2019, by Enrique R. Falabella
Open house14-29 October 2022
Current presidentBolivar Fernando Aguirre Sosa[2]
LocationQuito, Ecuador
Geographic coordinates0°12′51″S 78°26′28″W
Exterior finishWhite Turkish limestone
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2
Sealing rooms2
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History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 3 April 2016, during the church's general conference.[4][6]

Groundbreaking to signify the beginning of construction was held on 11 May 2019, with Enrique R. Falabella, president of the church's South America Northwest Area, presiding.[7] The Interior Minister of Ecuador, María Paula Romo, attended the groundbreaking ceremony along with several Ecuadorian religious leaders and more than 800 people.[7]

The temple was planned to be completed in 2021,[8] but was delayed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing the scheduled dedication of the temple to 2022.[9] A public open house was held from 14 to 29 October 2022 and was attended by more than 50,000 people.[3] The temple was dedicated by Quentin L. Cook on 20 November 2022 over three sessions.[3]

Architecture and design

The temple's design is simple and symmetric with subtle details, which helps the temple stand out against the natural surroundings and emphasizes its presence.[10] The base of the temple is made of volcanic andesite stone, its structure consists of cast-in-situ concrete walls and floors, and the exterior is clad in white Turkish limestone with carved panels above the exterior windows.[10] The square fountain in front of the entrance is made of natural andesite stone.[10]

Ecuadorian floral patterns are present in the windows, stone panels, fountain, and carpets throughout the temple, with the colors representing the tones of Ecuadorian flowers.[3][10] The repeated floral motifs throughout the temple are based on the geranium, which is said to be a "very representative flower of the city of Quito" which transmits the "air of Quito in the rooms" of the temple.[10]

See also
Temples in Ecuador ()
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed

References
  1. https://noticias.laiglesiadejesucristo.org/articulo/ceremonia-de-la-piedra-angular-del-templo-de-quito
  2. "Read about the new leaders of temples in Ecuador, Texas and Tennessee". The Church News. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  3. Jensen, Ryan. "'The Savior's Atonement is real, temple covenants are eternal,' Elder Cook says at Quito Ecuador Temple dedication: The temple is Ecuador's second and provides 'the understanding, clarification, resolution, and ordinances' that bless those who are faithful". The Church News. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  4. "Four New Temples Announced by President Monson: Temples to be built in Africa and South America", Newsroom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2016-04-03
  5. "Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Quito Ecuador Temple". Church of Jesus Christ Temples. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  6. Weaver, Sarah Jane (3 April 2016). "LDS Church has rich history in cities of newly announced temples". Deseret News.
  7. "Groundbreaking Held for Second Ecuador Temple". Newsroom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  8. Johnson, Stacy. "15 Latter-day Saint temples currently under construction, now including Saratoga Springs", Provo Herald, 20 October 2019. Retrieved on 3 April 2020.
  9. 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.
  10. "Quito Ecuador Temple Opens Its Doors to Media and the Public". Newsroom. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
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