Manila Philippines Temple
| Manila Philippines Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Manila Philippines Temple | ||||
| Number | 29 | |||
| Dedication | 25 September 1984, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 26,683 ft2 (2,478.9 m2) | |||
| Height | 115 ft (35 m) | |||
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| Announced | 1 April 1981, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | 25 August 1982, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Open house | 3–15 September 1984 | |||
| Designed by | Church A&E Services with Felipe M. Mendoza & Partners | |||
| Location | Quezon City, Philippines | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 14°36′4.881599″N 121°4′11.34479″E / 14.60135599972°N 121.0698179972°E | |||
| Exterior finish | Ceramic tile | |||
| 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 Manila Philippines Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Quezon City, Metro Manila. It is the church's 29th operating temple and its first in Philippines. Announced by church president Spencer W. Kimball on April 1, 1981, it became a landmark for the rapidly growing church membership in the country. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 25, 1982, presided over by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was dedicated in nine sessions from September 25 to 27, 1984.
The temple is on a 3.5‑acre site in Quezon City and has a modern six‑spire design with an angel Moroni statue on the top. The total floor area is 26,683 square feet. It has four ordinance rooms, three sealing rooms, and a baptistry.