Groundbreaking of the Managua Nicaragua Temple
The announcement of a house of the Lord for Managua, Nicaragua, fulfilled “the dreams and prayers of thousands of Latter-day Saints” in the country, said one member.
Presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony of the Managua Nicaragua Temple on Nov. 26, 2022, was Elder Taylor G. Godoy, a General Authority Seventy and first counselor in the Central America Area presidency. “Outside the temple there will be a very large sign that will say ‘Holiness to the Lord,’” he said. “The temples are a representation of what we try to be as people, Latter-day Saints, trying to align our way of living to what the life of the Savior was.”
He also invited the members to conduct themselves as “citizens of heaven” and told them one of the ways to accomplish that was through temple attendance.
In the dedicatory prayer on the site, Elder Godoy said, “Bless the members of the Church in this wonderful country so that at the same time that the temple is built, they can build and strengthen their testimonies of the Savior Jesus Christ with the resolution to be His disciples forever.”
The Managua Nicaragua Temple is scheduled to be dedicated Oct. 18, 2026, by Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Timeline of the Managua Nicaragua Temple
A temple for Managua, Nicaragua, was announced April 1, 2018, by President Russell M. Nelson. Nearly four and a half years later, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the temple on Nov. 26, 2022, with Elder Taylor G. Godoy presiding.
After a public open house from Sept. 10 to Sept. 26, 2026, the Managua Nicaragua Temple will be dedicated Oct. 18, 2026, by Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Architecture and Design of the Managua Nicaragua Temple
A single-story structure of 24,500 square feet, the Managua temple stands on an 8.9-acre site and is clad in cream-colored Fatima limestone. Designs throughout the sacred edifice draw inspiration from regional elements, like colors found in traditional handcrafted textiles. Hues of terracotta, cream, yellow and green adorn the inside of the temple.
One prevalent motif is the design of the Plumeria rubra flower, known locally as the sacuanjoche, Nicaragua’s national flower. Art-glass windows incorporate gems, frosted finishes and sunlight effects, with floral designs inspired by the region. Other glass pieces include crystal light fixtures, crystal chandeliers, wall sconces and acrylic bowls.
In addition to nylon carpeting and hand-woven wool rugs, the flooring uses Crema Marfil and Cambria stone. The temple’s wooden millwork was crafted from mahogany and teak, with floral-inspired motifs. The doors are made of mahogany with art-glass panels, and the hardware features a bronze finish.
Interior Photos of the Managua Nicaragua Temple
