Temple News & Updates | Week of 15 May

Natalie Bruce May 19, 2017 World

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Excavation Progressing in Peru

Excavation for the foundation of the Arequipa Peru Temple is well underway, following the site groundbreaking ceremony two months ago. The general contractor for the project has also started preliminary work for the Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple

Updates on Durban South Africa Temple

This week some of the upper walls of the Durban South Africa Temple were poured and cured. Additional walls are being prepared.

Paris France Temple Dedication

The Paris France Temple is set to be dedicated Sunday 21 May 2017 in three sessions. All sessions will be broadcast to saints in France in place of the three-hour block of meetings.

Lights Illuminate Cedar City Utah Temple

Exterior lights on the Cedar City Utah Temple were tested this week as crews work toward the December 2017 dedication date. The lighting system accentuates the building’s distinctive architecture and marks the temple as a local landmark.