President Russell M. Nelson addressing members during a pre-recorded video message during General Conference, Oct. 1, 2023. (Photo: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
SALT LAKE CITY — The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the locations of 20 new temples during the 193rd Semiannual General Conference. President Russell M. Nelson made the announcement toward the end of the afternoon session on Sunday, Oct. 1 in a pre-recorded address.
The new temples will be built at or near the following locations:
- Savai’i, Samoa
- Kahului, Hawaii
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Vancouver, Washington
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Roanoke, Virginia
- Cancún, Mexico
- Piura, Peru
- Huancayo, Peru
- Viña del Mar, Chile
- Goiânia, Brazil
- João Pessoa, Brazil
- Cape Coast, Ghana
- Calabar, Nigeria
- Luanda, Angola
- Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Laoag, Philippines
- Osaka, Japan
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
President Nelson spoke in a virtual message, since he was not in attendance physically due to a back injury. Prior to the temple announcement, he counselled members of the faith to have an eternal view.
“When you are confronted with a dilemma, think celestial!” he said. “When tested by temptation, think celestial! When life or loved ones let you down, think celestial! When someone dies
“prematurely,” think celestial. When someone lingers with a devastating illness, think celestial. When the pressures of life crowd in upon you, think celestial! As you recover from an accident or
injury, as I am doing now, think celestial!”
Friday, The Church announced that both President Nelson and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland would be watching the conference sessions from their homes, as each recovers.
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