Mexico City Mexico Temple

Mexico City Mexico Temple
Mexico City Mexico Temple
Map
Number26
Dedication2 December 1983, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site7 acres (2.8 ha)
Floor area116,642 sq ft (10,836.4 m2)
Height152 ft (46 m)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

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Additional information
Announced3 April 1976, by Spencer W. Kimball
Groundbreaking25 November 1979, by Boyd K. Packer
Open house9–19 November 1983
20 October – 8 November 2008
Rededicated16 November 2008, by Thomas S. Monson
September 13, 2015, by Henry B. Eyring
Designed byEmil B. Fetzer
LocationMexico City, Mexico
Geographic coordinates19°27′57.25799″N 99°5′12.31439″W / 19.4659049972°N 99.0867539972°W / 19.4659049972; -99.0867539972
Exterior finishWhite cast stone
Temple designModern adaptation of ancient Mayan architecture
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4 (stationary)
Sealing rooms11
Clothing rentalYes
Visitors' centerYes
NotesThe Mexico City Mexico Temple was closed March 30, 2007 for renovations[2][3] and was rededicated Sunday, 16 November 2008.[4] The temple was again closed in early 2014 for renovations.[3] A public open house was held from Friday, 14 August 2015, through Saturday, 5 September 2015, excluding Sundays.[5] The temple was rededicated on Sunday, September 13, 2015.[6]
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The Mexico City Mexico Temple (formerly the Mexico City Temple) is the 28th constructed and 26th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The intent to build the temple was announced on April 3, 1967, by church president Spencer W. Kimball.[7]

It is located in the north-eastern part of the Mexican capital, Mexico City. The architecture is influenced by the Mayan Revival style, and includes both Aztec and Mayan elements. The temple was designed by Emil B. Fetzer.[7] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on November 25, 1979, conducted by Boyd K. Packer.[7] It is the largest temple outside the United States.[8]

  1. ^ After being closed again for renovation in 2014, a rededication took place on Sunday, 13 September 2015.
  2. ^ Mexico City Mexico Temple, LDSChurchTemples.com, retrieved 2012-10-07
  3. ^ a b "México City México Temple", churchofjesuschrist.org, LDS Church, retrieved 2012-10-07
  4. ^ "Mexico City Temple Opens Its Doors to the Public", Newsroom (News Story), LDS Church, 2008-10-16, retrieved 2012-10-07
  5. ^ "Late 2015 Opening for New Temples", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2015-03-13
  6. ^ "Mexico City Temple Is Rededicated", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2015-09-13
  7. ^ a b c "Mexico City Mexico Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  8. ^ "The Largest Temples". 13 July 2020.