Urdaneta Philippines Temple
Urdaneta Philippines Temple | ||||
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Number | 190 | |||
Dedication | 28 April 2024, by Dallin H. Oaks | |||
Site | 15.34 acres (6.21 ha) | |||
Floor area | 32,604 sq ft (3,029.0 m2) | |||
Official website • News & images | ||||
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Announced | 2 October 2010, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
Groundbreaking | 16 January 2019, by Jeffrey R. Holland[2] | |||
Open house | March 15 to 30, 2024 | |||
Location | Urdaneta, Philippines | |||
Geographic coordinates | 15°56′19″N 120°34′55″E / 15.9385°N 120.5819°E | |||
Baptistries | 1 | |||
Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
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The Urdaneta Philippines Temple is temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 2, 2010, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during the church's general conference. The temple is the third in the Philippines, following those in Manila and Cebu City.[3][4]
The Urdaneta Philippines Temple has a single spire and gold statue of the angel Moroni.[5] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify beginning of construction, was held on January 16, 2019.[6] The temple is scheduled to be dedicated by Dallin H. Oaks on April 28, 2024.[7]
The first president of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple is Roberto Waylon Yu, with Ofelia Garin Manarin Yu serving as the matron.[8]
History
On October 2, 2010, during the church's general conference, Monson announced the intent to construct a temple in Urdaneta City, Philippines.[9][10]
The temple is located approximately 100 miles north of Metro Manila on Luzon, the largest and most populated island in the Philippines. The temple will help serve the 99 stakes and districts in the Luzon Island Group currently served by the Manila Philippines Temple.[citation needed]
The groundbreaking ceremony, marking the commencement of construction, was held on January 16, 2019, with Jeffrey R. Holland presiding.[2][11] The event was attended by local church members and community leaders.[6][12] During construction various challenges were faced, including the temple site’s marshy land, which made it difficult to establish a strong foundation.[13]
Design and architecture
The temple sits on a 32-acre site, and the building is constructed with concrete and granite.[13] The exterior features a rectangular base with rounded corners, long, vertical windows, and a spire with a statue of the angel Moroni.[3] Inside the temple, there are two instruction rooms used for the endowment, three sealing rooms, and a baptistry, each purposefully designed to perform specific ordinances sacred to church members.[4]
The landscaping around the temple features six acacia trees, as well as a number of palm trees and shrubs.[3][13]
Temples in the Philippines
The Urdaneta Philippines Temple is the church's third temple in the Philippines, following the Manila (1984) and Cebu City (2010) temples. More temples were announced in 2018 and 2019, with construction underway for the
Admittance and use
On December 11, 2023, the church announced a public open house, which was held from March 15-30, 2024 (excluding Sundays). This allowed individuals of all faiths to experience the temple's architecture and learn about the sacred functions it will perform.
See also
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- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Religion in the Philippines
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
References
- ^ Taylor, Scott (October 2, 2010), "President Thomas S. Monson opens conference by announcing 5 new temples", Deseret News, retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ LDS Church. 19 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "Urdaneta Philippines Temple | Church News Almanac". Almanac. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b "Urdaneta Philippines Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "See photos of the Angel Moroni statue being lifted to the steeple of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple". Deseret News. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b "'It will be majestic': Filipino Latter-day Saints celebrate groundbreaking of new temple". Church News. 2019-01-27. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Dedications, open houses for temples in Utah, Mexico, Philippines". Church News. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Meet the new leaders of the Caracas Venezuela and Urdaneta Philippines temples". Church News. 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Deseret News: President Thomas S. Monson opens conference by announcing 5 new temples
- ^ "Urdaneta Philippines Temple construction to begin in 2019. Here's a quick look at the Church's growth in the country". Church News. 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- LDS Church, 2019-01-16
- ^ "Urdaneta Philipines Temple Groundbreaking | News | RCHITECTS, Inc. | Architectural Firm Philippines". www.rchitects.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b c "Latest News on the Urdaneta Philippines Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "First Presidency Announces Groundbreaking Date for 4th Temple in PH", Church News, 24 January 2020. Retrieved on 5 April 2020.
- LDS Church, 11 December 2023
- Tuguegarao City.
- ^ "Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Temples in Mexico Philippines Utah". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Church Updates Temple Recommend Interview Questions". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2019-10-06. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
External links
- Urdaneta Philippines Temple Official announcement
- Urdaneta Philippines Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org