Discover Key Temple Milestones Achieved in the Last Six Months
Unprecedented Growth: Six New Temples Dedicated in Six Months for Latter-day Saints
Expansion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Since the April 2025 general conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has dedicated six new temples, contributing to a total of 208 dedicated temples worldwide. This rapid growth underscores the accelerating expansion and reach of the Church’s mission.
Recent Temple Dedications Across the Globe
In the months following the April 2025 general conference, several significant ceremonies were held:
- Auckland, New Zealand Temple – Dedicated by Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, April 13.
- Nairobi, Kenya Temple – Dedicated by Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, May 18.
- Abidjan, Ivory Coast Temple – Dedicated by Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, May 25.
- Syracuse, Utah Temple – Dedicated by President Russell M. Nelson on Sunday, June 8.
- Antofagasta, Chile Temple – Dedicated by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, June 15.
- Farmington, New Mexico Temple – Dedicated by Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Sunday, August 17.
Upcoming Temple Dedications
Besides the newly dedicated temples, six additional dedications are scheduled to take place soon. This anticipatory momentum continues to reflect the Church’s growing presence worldwide.
Maps Reveal Global Temple Presence
The updated maps, showcasing locations and statuses of these sacred edifices across various continents, include:
- United States and Canada
- Central and South America
- Africa
- Europe
- Asia and the Pacific
Each map provides a vivid picture of the Church’s extensive geographic footprint and ongoing development projects.
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