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Temple Site
The Stockholm Sweden Temple is the 34th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (LDS Church) and the 1st temple completed in Sweden. Architecturally inspired by the local culture, this temple stands among slender pines and bilberry sprigs on a beautifully wooded site in Västerhaninge, about 20 miles south of Stockholm. Adjacent to the temple site are a patron and missionary housing facility, the stake center for the Stockholm Sweden South Stake, and the temple president's residence. The grounds are exceptionally handsome, featuring verdant landscaping, cobblestone pathways, and a charming rotunda.
Temple History
The Stockholm Sweden Temple serves members from 5 stakes and 2 districts headquartered in Sweden, Norway, and Latvia:
Temple District
Sweden
- Goteborg Sweden Stake
- Stockholm Sweden South Stake
- Stockholm Sweden Stake
- Umeå Sweden District
Norway
Latvia
- Riga Latvia District
Temple Presidents
Notable presidents of the this temple include:
- Lars G. Malm 2018–
- Sven I. Nyman 2015–2018
- Jan K. Evensen 2012–2015
- Paul K. Oscarson 2009–2012
- Bengt Höglund 2006–2009
- Max M. Kimball 2003–2006
- Arne L. Hedberg 2000–2003
- Spencer F. Jenson 1997–2000
- Bo G. Wennerlund 1994–1997
- Reid H. Johnson 1991–1994
- George Damstedt 1988–1991
- John Langeland 1985–1988
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Stockholm Sweden Temple
The Stockholm Sweden Temple is the 34th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (LDS Church) and the 1st temple completed in Sweden. Architecturally inspired by the local culture, this temple stands among slender pines and bilberry sprigs on a beautifully wooded site in Västerhaninge, about 20 miles south of Stockholm. Adjacent to the temple site are a patron and missionary housing facility, the stake center for the Stockholm Sweden South Stake, and the temple president's residence. The grounds are exceptionally handsome, featuring verdant landscaping, cobblestone pathways, and a charming rotunda.
