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Santos Brazil Temple

Announced
3 April 2022
Groundbreaking
1 August 2026
An architectural rendering of the Santos Brazil Temple.
A rendering of the Santos Brazil Temple.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
A map of the Santos Brazil Temple site.
A map of the Santos Brazil Temple site.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The location of the Santos Brazil Temple site in relation to nearby cities.
The location of the Santos Brazil Temple site in relation to nearby cities.Screenshot from Google Maps
The location of the Santos Brazil Temple site in relation to nearby South American countries.
The location of the Santos Brazil Temple site in relation to nearby South American countries.Screenshot from Google Maps

Groundbreaking of the Santos Brazil Temple

Ground was broken for the Santos Brazil Temple on Aug. 1, 2026, with Elder Ronald M. Barcellos — a General Authority Seventy and counselor in the Brazil Area presidency — presiding. Also speaking at the ceremony was Elder Claudio R.M. Costa, an emeritus General Authority Seventy who was born in Santos.

In his remarks, Elder Barcellos said this house of the Lord will bring “glorious blessings” to thousands. “The construction and dedication of a temple in the city of Santos stand as powerful evidence and an expression of God’s love for His children in this region.”

Timeline of the Santos Brazil Temple

April
03
2022
Announced
Church President Russell M. Nelson announced a temple for Santos, Brazil, on April 3, 2022, during April 2022 general conference. It was one of 17 temples announced at the conference, including another Brazil house of the Lord in Maceió.
August
01
2026
Groundbreaking
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Santos Brazil Temple on Aug. 1, 2026. Elder Ronald M. Barcellos, General Authority Seventy and counselor in the Brazil Area presidency, presided over the ceremony.

The Santos Brazil Temple was announced by President Nelson on April 3, 2022. Ground was broken for the temple on Aug. 1, 2026, with Elder Ronald M. Barcellos presiding.

Architecture and Design of the Santos Brazil Temple

According to site plans released by the Church on Nov. 28, 2022, the Santos Brazil Temple will be a two-story building of approximately 23,000 square feet. The edifice will be constructed at Avenida Doutor Waldemar Leão. A ward meetinghouse currently stands on the site.

Additional Facts

Fact #1
This was the 16th Latter-day Saint temple announced in Brazil and was the fourth announced for the São Paulo state.
Fact #2
When this house of the Lord was announced, Brazil had approximately 1.5 million Latter-day Saints among 2,100 congregations.
Fact #3
Much of Santos is on São Vicente Island, off the Brazilian coast of the Atlantic Ocean, some 30 miles southeast of São Paulo.
Fact #4
The closest operating temple to Santos is currently the São Paulo Brazil Temple, a distance of around 35 miles away.
Fact #5
Santos, Brazil, is known for the largest beachfront garden in the world, measuring 3.3 miles long.
Fact #6
The Port of Santos is the largest in this South American nation — and the busiest in Latin America.
Fact #7
The 17 new temples — including a sacred edifice for Santos, Brazil — announced at the conclusion of the April 2022 general conference brought the total number of temples announced by President Russell M. Nelson to 100 since he became President of the Church in 2018.

Quick Facts

Announced
3 April 2022
Groundbreaking
1 August 2026
GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
Elder Ronald M. Barcellos
Location

Avenida Doutor Waldemar Leão, 305

Jabaquara

Santos, São Paulo

Brazil

Appointments
View schedule and book online

Additional Facts

Fact #1
This was the 16th Latter-day Saint temple announced in Brazil and was the fourth announced for the São Paulo state.
Fact #2
When this house of the Lord was announced, Brazil had approximately 1.5 million Latter-day Saints among 2,100 congregations.
Fact #3
Much of Santos is on São Vicente Island, off the Brazilian coast of the Atlantic Ocean, some 30 miles southeast of São Paulo.
Fact #4
The closest operating temple to Santos is currently the São Paulo Brazil Temple, a distance of around 35 miles away.
Fact #5
Santos, Brazil, is known for the largest beachfront garden in the world, measuring 3.3 miles long.
Fact #6
The Port of Santos is the largest in this South American nation — and the busiest in Latin America.
Fact #7
The 17 new temples — including a sacred edifice for Santos, Brazil — announced at the conclusion of the April 2022 general conference brought the total number of temples announced by President Russell M. Nelson to 100 since he became President of the Church in 2018.