Norfolk Virginia Temple Wiki
Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
6 April 2025
ANNOUNCED BY
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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Details
Norfolk, a waterfront city located along Chesapeake Bay, is the fifth-largest city in Virginia. The state is home to 100,000 Latter-day Saints in about 210 congregations.
History
Announcement
On April 6, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct the Norfolk Virginia Temple at the 195th Annual General Conference. It is the fourth announced for the state, joining the Richmond Virginia Temple, which was dedicated May 2023, and the Roanoke Virginia Temple and Winchester Virginia Temple that were announced in 2023. The temple was announced in conjunction with 14 other temples.
Virginia Temples at Time of Announcement
Announced
- Winchester Virginia
- Roanoke Virginia
Under Construction
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Dedicated
- Richmond Virginia [2023]
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2025 04 06 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | President |
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⮜Preceded by Greenville South Carolina
Followed by Spanish Fork Utah⮞
Announced 2025 04 06
Location Announced
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the location of the Norfolk Virginia Temple on Monday, 9 February 2026.[1]“Location Announced for the Norfolk Virginia Temple.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 9 Feb. 2026, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/location-announced-for-the-norfolk-virginia-temple.
Render Released
In conjunction with the location announcement, a render of the future temple was also released on 9 February 2026.[2]“Location Announced for the Norfolk Virginia Temple.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 9 Feb. 2026, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/location-announced-for-the-norfolk-virginia-temple.
OFFICIAL RENDER
Details
Location
This house of the Lord will be built on a 23-acre site off Harbour View Boulevard and Bridge Road in Suffolk, Virginia.
Site
An Distribution Center is also planned for the location..
LOCATION
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Exterior
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Cladding
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Water Course
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EXTERIOR
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Specifications
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Interior
Plans call for an 18,850-square-foot, one-story building.
Entry
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GENERAL INTERIOR
| Area | 18,850 f2 (2,995.19 m2) |
| Floors above grade | 1 |
| Floors below Grade | o |
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INITIATORY
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| Type | stationary, progressive |
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Instruction Rooms
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INSTRUCTION ROOM
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Celestial Room
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Sealing Room
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SEALING ROOM
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Region
TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES by state
Total: 158
TEMPLES IN NORTH AMERICA by country
Total: 209
References
Last updated on: 9 February 2026