Puebla Mexico Temple Explained

The Puebla Mexico Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Puebla, Mexico.

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018. The Puebla Mexico Temple was announced concurrently with 11 other temples.^[1] At the time, the number of operating or announced temples was 201.

On November 30, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Arnulfo Valenzuela, who was then president of the church's Mexico Area, presiding.

On December 11, 2023, the church announced that a public open house would be held from March 29 to April 20, 2024 (excluding Sundays). The temple was dedicated on May 19, 2024, by Gerrit W. Gong of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

See also

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico
• 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
• Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)

External links

• Church Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Puebla Mexico Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org

Notes and References

1. The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, Feather River, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Praia Cape Verde, Yigo Guam, Auckland New Zealand, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.