Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple

Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple
Interactive map of Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple
Number163
Dedication14 April 2019, by Dale G. Renlund
Site5 acres (2.0 ha)
Floor area12,000 ft2 (1,100 m2)
Official websiteNews & images
Church chronology

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Additional information
Announced1 October 2011, by Thomas S. Monson
Groundbreaking12 February 2016, by Neil L. Andersen
Open house12 to 30 March 2019
Current presidentMingotyi Francois Mukubu
LocationKinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Geographic coordinates4°19′39″S 15°16′26″E / 4.3275°S 15.2738°E / -4.3275; 15.2738
Exterior finishWhite plaster
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms1
Sealing rooms1
Clothing rentalYes
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The Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on October 1, 2011, during general conference, it became the first Latter-day Saint temple in the country and the fourth on the African continent. The temple was designed by Reaveley Engineers + Associates, as a single-story structure finished in white plaster, accented with geometric motifs and landscaping that includes royal palms and herringbone-patterned walkways. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on February 12, 2016, led by Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Following completion of construction, a public open house was held from March 12 to 30, 2019, and the temple was then dedicated in a single session on April 14, 2019, by Dale G. Renlund. Its interior includes stone sourced from Egypt, porcelain tile from South Africa, and a commissioned painting titled Congo Falls, reflecting the region.