The Sao Paulo Brazil Temple is the first temple built in South America, President Kimball announced that there would be a temple built there at the beginning of an area conference. Church members were so excited they donated and sacrificed a lot to contribute to the construction, some even volunteered to make over 50,000 cement blocks for the exterior. The motto for the city is "I am not led, I lead" which is just fantastic. listen along with us as we talk (with a special guest) about the history of the temple in Sao Paulo!

Announcement: 1 March 1975

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 20 March 1976 by James E. Faust

Public Open House: September 1978

Dedication: 30 October–2 November 1978 by Spencer W. Kimball

Public Open House: 17 January–14 February 2004

Rededication: 22 February 2004 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site: 1.85 acres | 0.7 hectares

Ordinance Rooms: Two instruction rooms, four sealing rooms, and one baptistry

Total Floor Area:Originally 51, 279 sqft 59,246?? 55K square feet | 5,504 square meters

Height: 101 feet | 30.8 meters

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