Colonia Juárez Chihuahua México Temple |
55th operating temple |
© 2009, Samuel Polendo Villegas. All rights reserved.
Physical Address
Calles Chihuahua y Díaz31857 Colonia Juárez, Chihuahua México |
Mailing Address
401 Hollydale DrEl Paso, TX 79912-4201 Telephone: (52) 636-695-0144
Fax: (52) 636-695-0323 |
Announcement: 4 October 1997
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 7 March 1998 by Eran A. Call
Public Open House: 25–27 February 1999
Dedication: 6–7 March 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site: 2.56 acres.
Exterior Finish: Gleaming white marble.
Ordinance Rooms: One ordinance room and one sealing.
Total Floor Area: 6,800 square feet.
Temple Facts
The Colonia Juárez Chihuahua México Temple was the second temple built in Mexico.
The Colonia Juárez Chihuahua México Temple was the first of the new generation of smaller temples built outside of the United States.
With just one ordinance room and one sealing room, the Colonia Juárez Chihuahua México Temple is the smallest temple in the Church.
At the time of the dedication of the Colonia Juárez Chihuahua México Temple, the Mexican saints were experiencing a drought in the area. In his dedicatory prayer, President Gordon B. Hinckley petitioned the Lord for rain. After the final session on Sunday, March 7, 1999, the first rain drops began to fall.
"And thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, like the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD."
—Exodus 28:36
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