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| Number | 106 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dedicated | May 20, 2001 by Gordon B. Hinckley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site | 2.76 acres (1.1 hectares) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floor area | 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 71 ft (22 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Guadalajara Mexico Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Followed by | Columbia River Washington Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Perth Australia Temple is the 106th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
It is located at 163–173 Wordsworth Avenue, Yokine, Western Australia, which is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. The temple serves approximately 12,000 members in the area.
History
Previously members had to travel a distance equivalent to going from Los Angeles to New York City in order to attend the nearest temple in Sydney. Local reaction to the temple was favorable. LDS Church leaders received letters from both the Governor and the Premier of Western Australia expressing their confidence that the temple would be a positive influence on the community.
Approximately 37,000 visitors toured the temple during the open house, held 28 April–12 May 2001. LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple on 20 May 2001. The temple has a total of 10,700 square feet (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.
In 2020, the Perth Australia Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[2]
See also
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Australia
References
- ^ Several dozen temples, built from identical plans.
- ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
External links
- Official Perth Australia Temple page
- Perth Australia Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org