| 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) | |||
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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 the 190th temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 2, 2010, by church president Thomas S. Monson, during general conference. The temple is the third in the Philippines, following those in Manila and Cebu City.[3][4]
A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify beginning of construction, was held on January 16, 2019, with Jeffrey R. Holland presiding.[5] The temple was dedicated by Dallin H. Oaks, of the church's First Presidency, on April 28, 2024.[6] The first temple president is Roberto W. Yu, with Ofelia G. Manarin Yu serving as matron.[7]
- ^ Taylor, Scott (October 2, 2010), "President Thomas S. Monson opens conference by announcing 5 new temples", Deseret News, retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ "Construction of Urdaneta Philippines Temple Will Begin in January 2019". Newsroom. LDS Church. 19 November 2018.
- ^ "Urdaneta Philippines Temple | Church News Almanac". Almanac. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Urdaneta Philippines Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "'It will be majestic': Filipino Latter-day Saints celebrate groundbreaking of new temple". Church News. 2019-01-27. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "President Oaks dedicates Urdaneta Philippines Temple for faithful Filipino members who 'believe these things' and 'do them'". Church News. 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "Meet the new leaders of the Caracas Venezuela and Urdaneta Philippines temples". Church News. 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2024-02-16.