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Groundbreaking of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple
The groundbreaking of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple was presided over by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Jan. 16, 2019. The ceremony was by invitation only, but it was broadcast over Facebook Live to those not in attendance.In his prayer dedicating the site, Elder Holland said, “The payment of tithing by those who will never live to see this temple is one of the greatest examples of love, brotherhood and sacrifice that we have in the Church of Jesus Christ.”
The Urdaneta Philippines Temple is scheduled to be dedicated April 28, 2024, by President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency.
Timeline of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple
October
02
2010
Announced
President Thomas S. Monson announced a house of the Lord for Urdaneta, Philippines, on Oct. 2, 2010, during October 2010 general conference. This announcement came during the first talk of the Saturday morning session.
January
16
2019
Groundbreaking
The temple’s groundbreaking ceremony was held Jan. 16, 2019, with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presiding.
March
15
2024
Open house
A public open house for the Urdaneta Philippines Temple will be held from March 15 to March 30, 2024. A media day will also be held March 12, and invited guests will tour the building from March 13 to March 14, 2024.
April
28
2024
Dedication
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, will dedicate the temple on April 28, 2024, during two sessions.
The Urdaneta temple was announced Oct. 2, 2010, by President Thomas S. Monson. The groundbreaking and site dedication were held on Jan. 16, 2019, and presided over by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
After a public open house from March 15 to March 30, 2024, the Urdaneta Philippines Temple will be dedicated April 28, 2024, by President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency.
After a public open house from March 15 to March 30, 2024, the Urdaneta Philippines Temple will be dedicated April 28, 2024, by President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency.
Architecture and Design of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple
The Urdaneta temple has a rectangular base with rounded corners. External renderings and plans call for long, vertical windows on each side of the house of the Lord and a spire above the front of the building. The temple sits on a lot of 32 acres, with many shrubs and palm trees filling the temple grounds.Groundbreaking Photos of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple
Quick Facts
Announced
2 October 2010
Groundbreaking
16 January 2019
Groundbreaking Presided by
DEDICATED
28 April 2024
TO BE DEDICATED BY
CURRENT PRESIDENT AND MATRON
Location
Manila North Road
Urdaneta, Pangasinan
Philippines
Appointments
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the third Latter-day Saint temple in the Philippines.
Fact #2
The Urdaneta temple’s groundbreaking happened more than eight years after its announcement. During this time, three more temples were announced for the Philippines.
Fact #3
Several political leaders attended the temple’s groundbreaking, including the mayor of Urdaneta. Before dedicating the temple site for the groundbreaking, Elder Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, “This city ... and the entire nation of the Philippines will never ever be the same as a result of the construction of this building.”
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the third Latter-day Saint temple in the Philippines.
Fact #2
The Urdaneta temple’s groundbreaking happened more than eight years after its announcement. During this time, three more temples were announced for the Philippines.
Fact #3
Several political leaders attended the temple’s groundbreaking, including the mayor of Urdaneta. Before dedicating the temple site for the groundbreaking, Elder Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, “This city ... and the entire nation of the Philippines will never ever be the same as a result of the construction of this building.”