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Announcement of the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple
President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple on April 3, 2022, during the Sunday afternoon session of the April 2022 general conference.Elder Jonathan Rodriguez — a full-time missionary from Atlanta, Georgia, serving in the Republic of the Congo at the time of the announcement — wrote that the Saints in the country would be “eternally blessed” through closer access to temple ordinances.
“I couldn’t be prouder and happier to be a missionary here in Congo,” said Elder Rodriguez.
Timeline of the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple
April
03
2022
Announced
Church President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple for Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, on April 3, 2022, during the April 2022 general conference. It was one of 17 temples announced at the conference.
The Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple was announced by President Nelson on April 3, 2022. Details about the temple’s groundbreaking have not yet been released.
Architecture and Design of the Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple
The Brazzaville Republic of the Congo Temple will be built in or near Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. The site location and architectural rendering have not yet been released.Quick Facts
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the first Latter-day Saint temple in the Republic of the Congo.
Fact #2
When this house of the Lord was announced, the Republic of the Congo had approximately 8,000 Latter-day Saints among 29 congregations.
Fact #3
The closest temple to Brazzaville at the time of its announcement was the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple, a distance of approximately 3 miles away across the Congo River. The trip must be done by boat and is expensive for many members.
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the first Latter-day Saint temple in the Republic of the Congo.
Fact #2
When this house of the Lord was announced, the Republic of the Congo had approximately 8,000 Latter-day Saints among 29 congregations.
Fact #3
The closest temple to Brazzaville at the time of its announcement was the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple, a distance of approximately 3 miles away across the Congo River. The trip must be done by boat and is expensive for many members.