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Elder [[Ronald A. Rasband]] of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the temple in two sessions on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The dedicatory sessions at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. UTC were broadcast to all units in the Mendoza Argentina Temple district. | Elder [[Ronald A. Rasband]] of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the temple in two sessions on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The dedicatory sessions at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. UTC were broadcast to all units in the Mendoza Argentina Temple district. | ||
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| + | Elder Rasband expressed deep gratitude and love when addressing Church members and friends in the region. It is wonderful to be here with you," he said, highlighting the warmth and fellowship of Latter-day Saints in Argentina. | ||
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| + | He also shared a personal message from President Russell M. Nelson, mentioning that he had met with the prophet the week before. During their conversation, Elder Rasband asked President Nelson what message he wanted to convey to the members in Mendoza. The response was simple and heartfelt: "Tell them how much I love them." This message of love from the Church President resonated with the Saints in Argentina.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-rasband-dedicates-mendoza-argentina-temple] | ||
The Apostle was accompanied to Mendoza for the dedication by his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband; Elder [[Joaquin E. Costa]], a General Authority Seventy and president of the South America South Area, and his wife, Sister Renee Costa; and Elder [[Kevin R. Duncan]], a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Church’s Temple Department. | The Apostle was accompanied to Mendoza for the dedication by his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband; Elder [[Joaquin E. Costa]], a General Authority Seventy and president of the South America South Area, and his wife, Sister Renee Costa; and Elder [[Kevin R. Duncan]], a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Church’s Temple Department. | ||
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| + | Elder Joaquín E. Costa also highlighted the importance of remembering the covenants made in the temple, noting that more information is available now than ever before. "The covenants you make there are found in the General Handbook, and you can review and remember them," he stated. For those who do not live near a temple, Elder Costa offered a suggestion. He said, "If you don't have a temple nearby, a beautiful exercise is to find a quiet place and remember the covenants you made in the temple. You will have a heavenly experience."[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-rasband-dedicates-mendoza-argentina-temple] | ||
While the Mendoza dedication was Elder Rasband’s first of an Argentina temple, it wasn’t his first dedication experience in the South American nation. Ten years ago, he accompanied the late Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as the latter offered a special prayer of blessing and dedication on Argentina.[https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/09/22/mendoza-argentina-temple-dedication-elder-ronald-a-rasband/] | While the Mendoza dedication was Elder Rasband’s first of an Argentina temple, it wasn’t his first dedication experience in the South American nation. Ten years ago, he accompanied the late Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as the latter offered a special prayer of blessing and dedication on Argentina.[https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/09/22/mendoza-argentina-temple-dedication-elder-ronald-a-rasband/] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:38, 25 September 2024
On 7 October 2018, at the conclusion of the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson announced that a temple will be built in the city of Mendoza, Argentina.
On Tuesday, 23 June 2020, the Church released an exterior rendering showing the planned design of the Mendoza Argentina Temple. The temple will be the fourth Latter-day Saint temple to be constructed in the nation of Argentina. Other Latter-day Saint temples in the country include the Salta Argentina Temple (construction began in November 2020), the Córdoba Argentina Temple (dedicated in 2015), and the Buenos Aires Argentina Temple (dedicated in 1986; rededicated in 2012). The Bahia Blanca Argentina Temple is under construction and a second temple in Buenos Aires was announced in October 2022.
The Mendoza Argentina Temple will be constructed in the Champagnat neighborhood on the western edge of the beautiful suburb of Las Heras, a community that borders Mendoza to the north. Plans call for a single-story building of approximately 21,000 square feet. The classically proportioned yet modern single-spire design was chosen to complement the city of Mendoza. An adjacent meetinghouse and temple patron housing will also be built on the site.
There are approximately 480,000 Latter-day Saints in "Tierra Argentina" (in English: "Land of Silver") who attend more than 725 Latter-day Saint congregations across the country. Members in Mendoza currently travel over 400 miles (650 km) to attend temple services at the Córdoba Argentina Temple.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Mendoza Argentina Temple
On Thursday, 17 December 2020, a small group of Latter-day Saint leaders in Mendoza, Argentina, gathered to break ground for the Mendoza Argentina Temple. Attendance was limited due to the local government’s social distancing guidelines.
Elder Allen D. Haynie, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the South America South Area Presidency, offered the dedicatory prayer and presided over the ceremony.
In his remarks, Elder Haynie said, "Everything in the temple teaches us about Christ and about His central role in God´s plan for our happiness. Everything in the temple motivates us to become more like Him."
Elder Haynie was joined by his wife, Deborah Haynie. She also spoke at the event and extended a special invitation to Latter-day Saint youth. She said, "I would like to direct some of my thoughts to the Church's youth. Your family needs you – your ancestors, your current family and your future family. . . . Learn more about family history work for the next few years and fall in love with it. If you do that, when the temple’s doors open, you can help carry out ordinances on their behalf."
Abril Manzur, a Church member from Maipú de Cuyo, shared, "Knowing that there will be a temple in Mendoza, just miles from our homes, is such a huge blessing for which I am grateful." Maximiliano Sotar, a young Latter-day Saint from Mendoza, commented, "During our lives, at one moment or another, we ask ourselves what life's purpose is, where we come from and why we are here. This is where this beautiful building will obtain value in our lives . . . temples are recognized as sanctuaries of faith, peace and learning."
Open House
A public open house for the Mendoza Argentina Temple will run from Thursday, August 22, through Saturday, September 7, 2024, excluding Sundays. No ticket is required and admission is free.
Media attended a news conference and tour of the temple on Monday, August 19, 2024. Those participating in the event included the South America South Area Presidency (Elders Joaquin E. Costa, President, Alan R. Walker, and Eduardo Gavarret).
Dedication
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the temple in two sessions on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The dedicatory sessions at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. UTC were broadcast to all units in the Mendoza Argentina Temple district.
Elder Rasband expressed deep gratitude and love when addressing Church members and friends in the region. It is wonderful to be here with you," he said, highlighting the warmth and fellowship of Latter-day Saints in Argentina.
He also shared a personal message from President Russell M. Nelson, mentioning that he had met with the prophet the week before. During their conversation, Elder Rasband asked President Nelson what message he wanted to convey to the members in Mendoza. The response was simple and heartfelt: "Tell them how much I love them." This message of love from the Church President resonated with the Saints in Argentina.[1]
The Apostle was accompanied to Mendoza for the dedication by his wife, Sister Melanie Rasband; Elder Joaquin E. Costa, a General Authority Seventy and president of the South America South Area, and his wife, Sister Renee Costa; and Elder Kevin R. Duncan, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Church’s Temple Department.
Elder Joaquín E. Costa also highlighted the importance of remembering the covenants made in the temple, noting that more information is available now than ever before. "The covenants you make there are found in the General Handbook, and you can review and remember them," he stated. For those who do not live near a temple, Elder Costa offered a suggestion. He said, "If you don't have a temple nearby, a beautiful exercise is to find a quiet place and remember the covenants you made in the temple. You will have a heavenly experience."[2]
While the Mendoza dedication was Elder Rasband’s first of an Argentina temple, it wasn’t his first dedication experience in the South American nation. Ten years ago, he accompanied the late Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as the latter offered a special prayer of blessing and dedication on Argentina.[3]
The Mendoza house of the Lord is made of concrete and structural steel and clad with Moleanos limestone quarried in Portugal. The art glass windows feature the jarilla flower, which is native to the region.
Picture Gallery of the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Mendoza Argentina Temple
Mendoza Argentina Temple
Recommend desk area of the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Baptistry of the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Bride's room of the Mendoza Argentina Temple
An instruction room in the Mendoza Temple
A sealing room in the MendozaTemple
The celestial room of the Mendoza Temple
Mendoza Argentina Temple
Mendoza Argentina Temple at night
All images ©2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
Temples in Argentina
- Bahia Blanca Argentina Temple
- Buenos Aires Argentina Temple
- Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple
- Cordoba Argentina Temple
- Mendoza Argentina Temple
- Rosario Argentina Temple
- Salta Argentina Temple
External Links
- Official Mendoza Argentina Temple page
- Mendoza Argentina Temple page
- Mendoza Argentina Temple dedicatory prayer
- FamilySearch RootsTech, Temple Invitation by Russell M. Nelson
- What Are Temples?
