Manaus Brazil Temple

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As of May 2009, the footprint of the Manaus Brazil Temple has been marked with wood stakes in preparation for laying the foundation of the building. In March 2009, missionaries in Manaus report that they have been commissioned to build four additional stakes in Manaus to prepare for the Manaus Brazil Temple.¹

Ground was broken for the temple on the banks of the mighty Negro River 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 Negro River 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.²

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.