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| Number | 93 | |||
| Dedication | 9 July 2000, byThomas S. Monson | |||
| Site | 3.39 acres (1.37 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) | |||
| Height | 71 ft (22 m) | |||
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| Announced | 14 April 1999, byGordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Groundbreaking | 29 May 1999, byCarl B. Pratt | |||
| Open house | 26 June – 1 July 2000 | |||
| Current president | Juan Yáñez Velásquez | |||
| Designed by | Alvaro Inigo and Church A&E Services | |||
| Location | Boca del Río, Veracruz, Mexico | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 19°8′3.875999″N96°6′22.53600″W / 19.13440999972°N 96.1062600000°W /19.13440999972; -96.1062600000 | |||
| Exterior finish | Blanco Guardiano white marble from Torreón, Mexico | |||
| Temple design | Classic modern, single-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 2 | |||
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TheVeracruz Mexico Temple, located inBoca del Río in theMexicanstate ofVeracruz, is the 93rd operatingtemple ofthe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
The LDS Church announced on April 14, 1999, that a temple would be built near theMexican port city ofVeracruz, Veracruz. The Veracruz temple, located in the adjacent city of Boca del Río some 10 km south of downtown Veracruz, is one of twelve LDS temples inMexico. Previously, local members had to travel to theMesa Arizona Temple in theUnited States.
The firstMormon missionaries arrived in Veracruz in 1955. The first meetinghouse was built in 1961. At the dedication of the meetinghouse nearly 700 people were in attendance even though the meetinghouse would serve not quite 400. After the dedication of the meetinghouse the missionary work in the area grew rapidly.
A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication for the Veracruz México Temple were held on May 29, 1999, with Carl B. Pratt, of theSeventy, presiding. Around 600 people attended the ceremony. The temple site is 3.39 acres (1.37 ha), which includes a meetinghouse. The temple was open for tours to the public from June 26 through July 1, 2000. More than 10,000 people toured the temple during this time.
Thomas S. Monson, of the church'sFirst Presidency, dedicated the Veracruz temple on July 9, 2000.[2] Four sessions were held and more than 5,000 members attended. The temple serves nine stakes, two districts, and two branches in the area.
The Veracruz México Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.[3]
In 2020, like all the church's other temples, the Veracruz Mexico Temple was closed due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[4]
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