Taipei Taiwan Temple

The Taipei Taiwan Temple (Chinese: 臺灣臺北聖殿; pinyin: Táiwān Táiběi Shèngdiàn) is the 31st operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and is located in Taipei City, Taiwan.

Taipei Taiwan Temple
Taipei Taiwan Temple
Number31
Dedication17 November 1984, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Floor area9,945 sq ft (923.9 m2)
Height126 ft (38 m)
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Additional information
Announced31 March 1982, by Spencer W. Kimball
Groundbreaking27 August 1982, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Open house30 October 10 November 1984
Designed byChurch A&E Services with Philip fei & Associations
LocationTaipei, Taiwan
Geographic coordinates25°1′52.95719″N 121°31′40.05840″E
Exterior finishWhite ceramic tile
Temple designModern adaptation of six-spire design
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4 (stationary)
Sealing rooms3
Clothing rentalYes
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Missionaries from the LDS Church first came to Taiwan in 1956. The Taipei Taiwan Temple was announced in 1981 and church leaders decided to build on the site of the mission home in the center of Taipei.

On November 17, 1984, Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the Taipei Taiwan Temple. The temple is built on one-half of an acre and has over 16,000 square feet (1,500 m2) with an exterior of white ceramic tile. There are four ordinance rooms and three sealing rooms.

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

See also

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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