| Suva Fiji Temple | ||||
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| Number | 91 | |||
| Dedication | 18 June 2000, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 4.7 acres (1.9 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 12,755 sq ft (1,185.0 m2) | |||
| Height | 71 ft (22 m) | |||
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| Announced | 7 May 1998, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Groundbreaking | 8 May 1999, by Earl M. Monson | |||
| Open house | 7–12 June 2000; 25 January–6 February 2015 (after renovations) | |||
| Rededicated | 21 February 2016, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Current president | Meli Ulayawa Lesuma | |||
| Designed by | Conway Beg | |||
| Location | Suva, Fiji | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 18°7′11″S 178°26′18.8″E / 18.11972°S 178.438556°E | |||
| Exterior finish | Snow white granite of Campolonghi, Italy | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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The Suva Fiji Temple is the 91st operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[3][4] The intent to build the temple was announced on April 5, 1998, by church president Gordon B. Hinckley during the church's general conference.[5] The temple is the first to be built in Fiji.[6]
This temple was designed by Conway Beg of Architects Pacific, using a traditional temple design.[7] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on May 8, 1999, with Earl M. Monson, a church general authority, presiding.[8]
- ^ "President Eyring Rededicates Suva Fiji Temple: Major cyclone doesn't discourage Latter-day Saints' participation", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2016-02-21
- ^ Several dozen temples, built from identical plans.
- ^ "'Fortress of faith' prompts brotherhood and tears", Church News, June 24, 2000
- ^ Hunter, Richard; Wakeley, Alan (June 24, 2000), "Four temples dedicated in one overseas tour", Church News
- ^ Hinckley, President Gordon B. Hinckley President of the Church ImagePresident Gordon B. "New Temples to Provide "Crowning Blessings" of the Gospel". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "Suva Fiji Temple". Church News. Retrieved Oct 12, 2024.
- ^ "Suva Fiji Temple". Church News. 2010-03-15. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "'Warm spirit' prevails in Fiji". Church News. 1999-05-22. Retrieved 2024-10-12.