Guayaquil Ecuador Temple
| Guayaquil Ecuador Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Guayaquil Ecuador Temple | ||||
| Number | 58 | |||
| Dedication | 1 August 1999, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 6.2 acres (2.5 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 45,000 ft2 (4,200 m2) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | 31 March 1982, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | 10 August 1996, by Richard G. Scott | |||
| Open house | 23 June – 5 July 1999 | |||
| Designed by | Rafael Velez Calisto, Architects & Consultants and Church A&E Services | |||
| Location | Guayaquil, Ecuador | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 2°9′22.48559″S 79°54′17.55719″W / 2.1562459972°S 79.9048769972°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Brazilian granite, Asa Branca | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Guayaquil Ecuador Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The intent to build the temple was announced during a press conference on March 31, 1982, by Gordon B. Hinckley, a counselor in the First Presidency, acting under the direction of church president Spencer W. Kimball. The temple is the first in Ecuador and the church's 58th worldwide. It was designed by Rafael Vélez Calisto and church architectural services, using a classic modern design with Asa Branca granite exterior. There was a 14-year delay between the announcement and groundbreaking, the longest delay experienced by any temple for construction to begin. The groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on August 10, 1996, with Richard G. Scott, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presiding. The temple was dedicated by Hinckley, who was then serving as the church's president, in eight sessions held on August 1 and 2, 1999.