See 37 of the best photos from the Chile temple dedication
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, stand with other leaders near the temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPreparations are completed for the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsLaura and Alicia Ovalle place mortar in the corner stone during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsLilieth Rojas waits for President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to leave the temple during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAracely Gomez plays with her baby, Elena Gonzalez, during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsGabriela Rojas attends the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles look over a few items given them my Church members after the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, look to attendees during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAttendees photograph the President Russell Nelson during the dedication of the LDS Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAttendees avoid the rain after the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, walk near the temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPreparations are completed for the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPreparations are completed for the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPreparations of completed for dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsArt work lines the highway in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsThe Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, greet Gov. Jorge Ulloa Aguillon outside at the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsSylvana Flores attends the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsRodrigo Hunrichse attends the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAttendees line up during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsWendy Nelson walks with attendee Lilieth Rojas during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsYouth wait to cover shoes during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAttendees line up during the dedication of the LDS Concepcion Chili Temple in Concepcion, Chili on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsA choir sings during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAttendees walk in the rain after the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsTools used for the corner stone during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsFog covers the trees during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsDaniella Figueroa laughs with friends during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, walk near the temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret Newsournalist Jorge Valencia covers the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsElder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, watch as President Russell M. Nelson places mortar in the corner stone during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, stand with attendees Augustine Escobar and Lilieth Rojas during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsElder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, wave during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, walk near the temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speak during a press conference after the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Lesa Stevenson, wave to attendees during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret News
The day of Oct. 28, 2018, was one of celebration for Latter-day Saints in Chile as the country's second temple was officially dedicated.
The temple district includes some 122,000 Church members in southern Chile and southwestern Argentina.
Twelve new temples were announced earlier this month at general conference. Besides the 160 operating temples, Church has another 41 temples either under construction or announced.
Sylvana Flores attends the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPreparations are completed for the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsGabriela Rojas attends the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, walk near the temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsThe Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPreparations are completed for the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, walk near the temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAracely Gomez plays with her baby, Elena Gonzalez, during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsLilieth Rojas waits for President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to leave the temple during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPreparations are completed for the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAttendees line up during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsRodrigo Hunrichse attends the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsYouth wait to cover shoes during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, walk near the temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAttendees line up during the dedication of the LDS Concepcion Chili Temple in Concepcion, Chili on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, greet Gov. Jorge Ulloa Aguillon outside at the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsArt work lines the highway in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsDaniella Figueroa laughs with friends during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsA choir sings during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret Newsournalist Jorge Valencia covers the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, look to attendees during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsTools used for the corner stone during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsWendy Nelson walks with attendee Lilieth Rojas during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, stand with attendees Augustine Escobar and Lilieth Rojas during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsLaura and Alicia Ovalle place mortar in the corner stone during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsElder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, watch as President Russell M. Nelson places mortar in the corner stone during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Lesa Stevenson, wave to attendees during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsElder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, wave during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAttendees photograph the President Russell Nelson during the dedication of the LDS Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAttendees avoid the rain after the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsAttendees walk in the rain after the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsFog covers the trees during the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles look over a few items given them my Church members after the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPresident Russell M. Nelson and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speak during a press conference after the dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret NewsPreparations of completed for dedication of the Concepcion Chile Temple in Concepcion, Chile, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret News