Kananga Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple Wiki
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Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
3 October 2021
ANNOUNCED BY
President Russell M. Nelson
GROUNDBREAKING
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GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
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DEDICATED
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DEDICATED BY
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DEDICATION ORDER
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LOCATION
Avenue Ilunga and N1
Kananga, Kasaï-Central
Democratic Republic of the Congo
PHONE
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Additional Facts
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Description
History
In February 2016, Elder Neil L. Andersen became the first member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to visit the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During the historic visit, Elder Andersen addressed a congregation of approximately 2,000 people who had gathered to hear the apostle and his wife, Kathy, both of whom speak French, at a special Sunday meeting for the members of Mbuji Mayi.
Although loud music coming from an adjoining church proved a distraction as the meeting began and as the speakers delivered their messages, members offered silent prayers. Remarkably, when Elder Andersen stood to speak, the music quieted through his entire address, resuming just before the closing prayer. “Is it not wonderful to be in a land where so many gather to worship in their own way, such as our neighbors?” he said with a smile.
In his remarks, Elder Andersen encouraged members to teach their children to work and to receive education. He taught the principles of tithing and asked parents to teach their children likewise. He spoke of the importance of temple worship and shared experiences from the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple, where he presided two days earlier. He invited members to prepare for a temple in the Kasai. The congregation was visibly moved and filled with hope by his comments.
In closing, Elder Andersen remarked on the spirituality of the members in the Kasai region, expressing gratitude for their faith and devotion. He blessed them to receive blessings sufficient to meet their needs.[1]The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, “First Visit By An Apostle to Central Congo,” 17 Feb. 2016.
Announcement
On 3 October 2021, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Kananga Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple. It was announced in conjunction with 12 other temples.[2]“The Prophet Announces 13 New Temples.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 3 Oct. 2021, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2021-general-conference-new-temples.
DRC Temples at Time of Announcement
Announced
Under Construction
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Dedicated
ANNOUNCED ORDER
256
Date | 2021 10 03 |
By | Russell M. Nelson |
Role | President |
Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Monrovia Liberia
Followed by Antananarivo Madagascar⮞
Announced 2021 10 03
- Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Tacloban City Philippines
- Monrovia Liberia
- Kananga Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Antananarivo Madagascar
- Culiacán México
- Vitória Brazil
- La Paz Bolivia
- Santiago West Chile
- Fort Worth Texas
- Teton River Idaho,
as Rexburg North Idaho - Heber Valley Utah
- “Reconstruction” for the Provo Utah Temple.
Location Announcement
On April 15, 2024, the location for the Kananga Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple was officially announced as a 1.6-acre site located at Avenue Ilunga and N1 in Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo.[3]”Open House, Dedication and Groundbreaking Dates for Temples in Argentina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 15 Apr. 2024..
Details
Location
The 30,000-square-foot temple will be constructed on a 17.63-acre parcel adjacent to an existing meetinghouse on Dale Road
Location
Avenue Ilunga and N1
Kananga, Kasaï-Central
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Latitude | # |
Longitude | # |
Phone
Elevation
Feet | Meters |
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2,092 | 638 |
Site
Acres | Hectares |
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# | 7.4 |
Interior
Plans call for a one-story temple of approximately 11,000 square feet.
Area | 11,000 f2 (1,022 m2) |
Floors above grade | 1 |
Floors below Grade | # |
Baptistries | # |
Initiatories | # |
Endowment Rooms | # |
Sealing Rooms | # |
Region
TEMPLES IN AFRICA by country
Angola | 1 | Luanda |
Cabo Verde | 1 | Praia |
DRC | 4 | Kananga · Kinshasa · Lubumbashi · Mbuji-Mayi |
Ghana | 3 | Accra · Cape Coast · Kumasi |
Ivory Coast | 1 | Abidjan |
Kenya | 1 | Nairobi |
Liberia | 1 | Monrovia |
Madagascar | 1 | Antananarivo |
Mozambique | 1 | Beira · Maputo |
Nigeria | 5 | Aba · Abuja · Benin City · Calabar · Eket · Lagos |
ROC | 1 | Brazzaville |
Sierra Leone | 1 | Freetown |
South Africa | 3 | Cape Town · Durban · Johannesburg |
Uganda | 1 | Kampala |
United Arab Emirates | 1 | Dubai |
Zimbabwe | 1 | Harare |
Sources and Citations
References
↑1 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, “First Visit By An Apostle to Central Congo,” 17 Feb. 2016. |
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↑2 | “The Prophet Announces 13 New Temples.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 3 Oct. 2021, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/october-2021-general-conference-new-temples. |
↑3 | ”Open House, Dedication and Groundbreaking Dates for Temples in Argentina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 15 Apr. 2024.. |