Papeete Tahiti Temple
| Papeete Tahiti Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Papeete Tahiti Temple | ||||
| Number | 25 | |||
| Dedication | 27 October 1983, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 1.7 acres (0.69 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 12,150 ft2 (1,129 m2) | |||
| Height | 66 ft (20 m) | |||
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| Announced | 2 April 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | 13 February 1981, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Open house | 13–22 October 1983 | |||
| Rededicated | 12 November 2006, by L. Tom Perry | |||
| Designed by | Emil B. Fetzer | |||
| Location | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 17°32′12″S 149°33′22″W / 17.5366°S 149.5562°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Painted plaster over stucco | |||
| Temple design | Modern, single-spire design with influences of French and Polynesian cultures | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (Movie, stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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The Papeete Tahiti Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia. The intent to build the temple was announced on April 2, 1980, by church president Spencer W. Kimball during general conference. It is the church's first temple in Tahiti, and has a modern, single-spire design with French and Polynesian architectural influences, created by church architect Emil B. Fetzer.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on February 13, 1981, presided over by Kimball. The temple was originally completed and dedicated by Gordon B. Hinckley in October 1983. It later underwent a major renovation from 2005 to 2006 that expanded its floor area and added new rooms before its rededication by L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The temple grounds have hosted cultural events, including a large 2006 celebration attended by around 10,000 participants from multiple islands.