Lima Peru Temple

Lima Peru Temple
Lima Peru Temple
	Interactive map of Lima Peru Temple
Number	38
Dedication	10 January 1986, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site	4.5 acres (1.8 ha)
Floor area	9,600 ft2 (890 m2)
Height	112 ft (34 m)
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Church chronology
Additional information
Announced	1 April 1981, by Spencer W. Kimball
Groundbreaking	11 September 1982, by Boyd K. Packer
Open house	11–28 December 1985
Designed by	Jesse M. Harris
Location	La Molina, Lima, Peru
Geographic coordinates	12°4′10.96680″S 76°56′56.02920″W / 12.0697130000°S 76.9488970000°W
Exterior finish	Local granite, Oriental design
Temple design	Modern adaptation of six-spire design
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	4 (stationary)
Sealing rooms	3
Clothing rental	Yes
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The Lima Peru Temple is the 38th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in La Molina, Lima Province, Peru. The intent to build the temple was announced on April 1, 1981, by church president Spencer W. Kimball during a press conference on Temple Square. It was one of nine temples announced that day, the largest number announced by the church at one time to that point. It is the first in Peru and the third in South America, following the São Paulo Brazil and Santiago Chile temples.

The temple has a floor area of approximately 9,600 square feet, has a white granite exterior, with six spires surrounding the six-sided structure. A statue of the angel Moroni, rising to 112 feet, is on top of the tallest spire. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on September 11, 1982, conducted by Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The temple was dedicated over 11 sessions held from January 10 to January 12, 1986, by Gordon B. Hinckley, first counselor in the First Presidency.