The São Paulo Brazil Temple (formerly the São Paulo Temple) is the 19th constructed and 17th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the Brazilian city of São Paulo, it was the first LDS temple built in South America, and also the first temple to use the single story, single spire design. The spire is 101 feet (31 m) tall.
The intention to construct a temple in São Paulo was announced by the LDS Church on March 1, 1975, with construction beginning twelve months later. Hundreds of local church members gathered to clear the site, which included removing brush, weeds, and banana trees. Hundreds more members donated their time to produce fifty thousand blocks of cast stone composed of quartz, marble chips, and white concrete for the exterior of the temple. It was dedicated on October 30, 1978, by church president Spencer W. Kimball. The temple has two ordinance rooms and four sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 59,246 square feet (5,504 m²).[1]
On August 20, 2003, a gold-leafed statue of the angel Moroni was added to the temple during an extensive renovation and enlargement project 25 years after its dedication.[2] Church president Gordon B. Hinckley rededicated the São Paulo Brazil Temple on February 22, 2004.[3]
District
The São Paulo Brazil Temple serves members from 46 stakes headquartered in Southeastern São Paulo:
- Alphaville Brazil Stake
- Alvarenga Brazil Stake
- Barueri Brazil Stake
- Diadema Brazil Stake
- Guaruja Brazil Stake
- Maua Brazil Stake
- Osasco Brazil Stake
- Praia Grande Brazil Stake
- Ribeirao Pires Brazil Stake
- Santo Andre Brazil Stake
- Santos Brazil Stake
- Sao Bernardo Brazil Rudge Ramos Stake
- Sao Bernardo Brazil Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Campo Limpo Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Casa Grande Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Cotia Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Cumbica Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Embu Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Ferreira Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Grajua Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Guarapiranga Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Guarulhos Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Interlagos Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Ipiranga Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Itaqua Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Itaquera Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Jacana Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Jaragua Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Jardim da Saude Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Mogi das Cruzes Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil North Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Parque Bristol Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Parque Pinheiros Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Penha Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Perdizes Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Piratininga Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Pirituba Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Raposo Taveres Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Santo Amaro Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Sao Miguel Paulista Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Sapopemba Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil South Stake
- Sao Paulo Brazil Taboao Stake
- Sao Vicente Brazil Serra do Mar Stake
- Sao Vicente Brazil Stake
Presidents
Notable presidents the temple include Helio R. Camargo (1990–93); Athos M. Amorím (1993–96); and Jairo Mazzagardi (2006–09).
- Romeo A. Piros 2018–
- Fernando A. Silva 2015–2018
- Paulo R. Puerta 2012–2015
- Stanley D. Neeleman 2009–2012
- Jairo Mazzagardi 2006–2009
- J. Kent Jolley 2003–2006
- Oswaldo S. Camargo 1999–2003
- Aledir P. Barbour 1996–1999
- Athos M. Amorim 1993–1996
- Helio R. Camargo 1990–1993
- Wayne M. Beck 1987–1990
- Hal R. Johnson 1984–1987
- José B. Puerta 1979–1984
- Finn B. Paulsen 1978–1979
See Also
- LDS Church in Sao Paulo
- Brazil List of Stakes of the Church
- Mormon Temples List
References
- ↑ Sao Paulo Temple: Story of Sacrifice and Learning - LDS Ensign Oct 1978
- ↑ Template:Cite news
- ↑ Sao Paulo temple ready for re-dedication - TheChurchNews Jan 2004
