Santiago Chile Temple

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.

Santiago Chile Temple
Number24
Dedication15 September 1983, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site2.61 acres (1.06 ha)
Floor area20,831 sq ft (1,935.3 m2)
Height76 ft (23 m)
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Church chronology
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Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple
Santiago Chile Temple		 →
Papeete Tahiti Temple
Additional information
Announced2 April 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball
Groundbreaking30 May 1981, by Spencer W. Kimball
Open house24 August – 8 September 1983
Rededicated12 March 2006, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Designed byEmil B. Fetzer
LocationSantiago, Chile
Geographic coordinates33°26′10.22640″S 70°36′34.27560″W
Exterior finishStucco on concrete block
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2 (Movie, stationary)
Sealing rooms3
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This article is about a temple of the LDS church. For other temples in Santiago, see Santiago Temple.

History

The LDS Church 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.

In 2020, the Santiago Chile Temple was closed temporarily during the year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[1]

Temple presidents

Notable presidents of the temple include Eduardo Ayala (1995–98) and Robert E. Wells (1998–2001).

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

References
  1. Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
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