Manaus Brazil Temple |
Footings laid; foundation being poured; anticipated to be completed in 2011 (awaiting official announcement) |
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 20 June 2008 by Charles A. Didier
As of September 2009, the footings have been laid for the Manaus Brazil Temple, and the foundation is being poured. Proper measures are being taken to shore up the foundation, which stands on the saturated banks of the Rio Negro.
Ground was broken for the temple on the banks of the mighty Rio Negro on Friday, June 20, 2008. Elder Charles A. Didier presided over the ceremonial digging for Brazil's sixth temple. The program included inspiring remarks and musical selections.
Manaus is the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is located on the Rio Negro about 11 miles above its confluence with the Amazon River. For the thousands of saints of northern Brazil who for years have traveled days to reach the Caracas Venezuela Temple, Recife Brazil Temple, or São Paulo Brazil Temple, a temple in Manaus is a blessing indeed.1
The Manaus Brazil Temple will be the sixth temple built in Brazil.
The Manaus Brazil Temple is the only temple that features a port entrance for patrons traveling by way of the river.
1. "Temple to be erected in Manaus, Brazil," Church News 2 Jun. 2007: 7.
