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The Cebu Philippines Temple is the 133rd announced temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].
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Cebu City Philippines Temple]]
  
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On April 18, 2006 the [[First Presidency]] announced plans to build a second temple in the Philippines. The first temple built in the islands the [[Manila Philippines Temple]], which was completed in 1984. The actual site for the new temple has not yet been announced, but the temple will be located in the city of Cebu. The Cebu temple is one of a eleven temples that are announced or under construction.
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The '''Cebu City Philippines Temple''' is the 132nd announced temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints].
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On 18 April 2006, the [[First Presidency]] announced plans to build a second temple in the Philippines. The first temple built in the islands was the [[Manila Philippines Temple]], which was completed in 1984. The Cebu City temple is one of eleven temples that have been announced or are under construction.
 
   
 
   
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The announcement was made by letter to the priesthood leaders in the Philippines. The Philippines is home to more than half a million Mormon Church members organized into 80 stakes, and although the Church has not yet announced which stakes will be a part of the new temple district, the members in the area were overjoyed to learn of the plans to build the temple because it will cut long travel time and expenses and make it possible for more members to go to the temple. Many of the members in the area have gone to great lengths to make the trip to the Manila Temple, some have even sold possessions to have enough money to attend. One group even traveled twelve hours in a flatbed truck to be able to attend the temple. Another group of 60 youth attended the temple and performed more than 2,000 [[Baptism for the Dead|baptisms]] and confirmations. With such devotion to attending the temple, the Manila Temple has been constantly full and members have been praying that they would be blessed with another temple. In the letter, members were encouraged to contribute what they could financially to the construction of the new temple.  
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The announcement was made by letter to the priesthood leaders in the Philippines. The Philippines is home to more than three-quarters of a million members of the Church of Jesus Christ organized into 123 stakes. The members in the area were overjoyed to learn of the plans to build the temple because it will cut long travel time and expenses and make it possible for more members to attend the temple. Many of the members in the area have gone to great lengths to make the trip to the Manila Temple. Some have even sold possessions to have enough money to attend. One group traveled twelve hours in a flatbed truck to be able to attend the temple. Another group of 60 youth attended the temple and performed more than 2,000 [[Baptism for the Dead|baptisms]] and confirmations. With such devotion to attending the temple, the Manila Temple has been constantly full, and members have been praying that they would be blessed with another temple. In the letter, members were encouraged to contribute what they could financially to the construction of the new temple.  
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==Groundbreaking Ceremony==
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In November 2007, the ground was broken for the Cebu City Philippines Temple. Elder [[Dallin H. Oaks]] of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] presided.
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==Early Missionary Work in the Philippines==
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[[Mormon missionaries|Missionary work]] began in the Philippines in 1898. The first two missions were in Manila and Cebu City. The first two Latter-day Saint missionaries were in the U.S. military and had been set apart to do missionary work before leaving for the Philippines. The work was initially very slow but increased dramatically after World War II. In 1961, the Church was officially recognized by the Philippines government. When the Manila Temple was built, there were 76,000 members in the Philippines.
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==Cebu City Philippines Temple Open House==
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In December 2009, the [[First Presidency]] of the Church announced the dates for the open house and dedication of the Cebu Philippines Temple. The public was invited to [http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/community/view/20100515-270099/Latter-day-Saints-to-welcome-visitors visit the temple] beginning on Friday, 21 May 2010, and continuing through Saturday, 5 June 2010, excluding Sundays.
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<embedvideo service="youtube" urlargs="rel=0" dimensions="500x281" alignment="inline">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJFfFJ3owRs&rel=0</embedvideo>
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==Cultural Celebration==
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A cultural celebration of music and dance was held on Saturday, 12 June 2010, at the Cebu Coliseum.
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:"More than 2500 youth danced in the Cebu Coliseum, and another 1100 performed via video from their remote locations across the islands, while 9,000 watched.  Those who performed remotely danced with the same careful attention to vibrant costumes and dance perfection, knowing that though they were dancing in a field or a yard for away from the auditorium, their images would be sent into the gathering so they could participate." [http://ldsmag.com/churchupdate/100614celebration.html]
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==The Cebu City Philippines Temple Is Dedicated==
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The Cebu City Philippines Temple was dedicated on Sunday, 13 June 2010. Three dedicatory sessions were held to accommodate Latter-day Saints in the area served by the temple.
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Formal temple work commenced at the Cebu City Philippines Temple on Monday, 14 June 2010.
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==Videos==
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<embedvideo service="youtube" urlargs="rel=0" dimensions="400x225" alignment="inline">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6a10hpWeZA&t=33s&rel=0</embedvideo>
  
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[[Mormon missionaries|Missionary work]] began in the Philippines in 1898. The first two missions were in Manila and Cebu City. The first two Mormon missionaries were in the U.S. military and had been set apart to do missionary work before leaving for the Philippines. The work was initially very slow, but increased dramatically after World War II. In 1961, the Church was officially recognized by the Philippines. When the Manila Temple was built, there were 76,000 members in the Philippines. This number has grown to more than 520,000 members in 1,000 congregations.  
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<embedvideo service="youtube" urlargs="rel=0" dimensions="400x225" alignment="inline">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_D9TCpmkX8&rel=0</embedvideo>
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==External links==
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1919-1-593-0,00.html Official LDS Cebu Philippines Temple page]
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* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/cebu-city-philippines-temple?lang=eng Official Cebu Philippines Temple page]
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* [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/cgi-bin/pages.cgi?cebu&geographical Cebu Philippines Temple page]
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* [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/cebu-city-philippines-temple/ Cebu Philippines Temple page]
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* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/families-and-temples/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-temple?lang=eng What is the Purpose of the Temple]
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* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/cebu-city-philippines-temple/prayer/2010-06-13?lang=eng Cebu Philippines Temple dedicatory prayer]
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* [https://news-ph.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-church-of-jesus-of-latter-day-saints-in-the-philippines-celebrates-60-years Church Newsroom, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Celebrates 60 Years in the Philippines"]
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[[es:Templo de Cebu Filipinas]]
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[[ko:필리핀 세부 성전]]
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[[it:Tempio di Cebu - Filippine]]

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Cebu City Philippines Temple
Cebu City Philippines Temple

The Cebu City Philippines Temple is the 132nd announced temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

On 18 April 2006, the First Presidency announced plans to build a second temple in the Philippines. The first temple built in the islands was the Manila Philippines Temple, which was completed in 1984. The Cebu City temple is one of eleven temples that have been announced or are under construction.

The announcement was made by letter to the priesthood leaders in the Philippines. The Philippines is home to more than three-quarters of a million members of the Church of Jesus Christ organized into 123 stakes. The members in the area were overjoyed to learn of the plans to build the temple because it will cut long travel time and expenses and make it possible for more members to attend the temple. Many of the members in the area have gone to great lengths to make the trip to the Manila Temple. Some have even sold possessions to have enough money to attend. One group traveled twelve hours in a flatbed truck to be able to attend the temple. Another group of 60 youth attended the temple and performed more than 2,000 baptisms and confirmations. With such devotion to attending the temple, the Manila Temple has been constantly full, and members have been praying that they would be blessed with another temple. In the letter, members were encouraged to contribute what they could financially to the construction of the new temple.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

In November 2007, the ground was broken for the Cebu City Philippines Temple. Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presided.

Early Missionary Work in the Philippines

Missionary work began in the Philippines in 1898. The first two missions were in Manila and Cebu City. The first two Latter-day Saint missionaries were in the U.S. military and had been set apart to do missionary work before leaving for the Philippines. The work was initially very slow but increased dramatically after World War II. In 1961, the Church was officially recognized by the Philippines government. When the Manila Temple was built, there were 76,000 members in the Philippines.

Cebu City Philippines Temple Open House

In December 2009, the First Presidency of the Church announced the dates for the open house and dedication of the Cebu Philippines Temple. The public was invited to visit the temple beginning on Friday, 21 May 2010, and continuing through Saturday, 5 June 2010, excluding Sundays.

Cultural Celebration

A cultural celebration of music and dance was held on Saturday, 12 June 2010, at the Cebu Coliseum.

"More than 2500 youth danced in the Cebu Coliseum, and another 1100 performed via video from their remote locations across the islands, while 9,000 watched. Those who performed remotely danced with the same careful attention to vibrant costumes and dance perfection, knowing that though they were dancing in a field or a yard for away from the auditorium, their images would be sent into the gathering so they could participate." [1]

The Cebu City Philippines Temple Is Dedicated

The Cebu City Philippines Temple was dedicated on Sunday, 13 June 2010. Three dedicatory sessions were held to accommodate Latter-day Saints in the area served by the temple.

Formal temple work commenced at the Cebu City Philippines Temple on Monday, 14 June 2010.

Videos

Temples in the Philippines

External Links

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