Recife Brazil Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: January 13, 1995
Groundbreaking: November 15, 1996
Dedicated: December 15, 2000

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Overview

Recife Brazil Temple is in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It was announced on January 13, 1995. Ground was broken on November 15, 1996. It was dedicated on December 15, 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

January 13, 1995Announced
November 15, 1996GroundbreakingGordon B. Hinckley
November 11, 2000 – December 2, 2000Public open house
December 15, 2000DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

9 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2027. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	14 feet
Order of dedication	101st temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 3 sealing
Site area	5.59 acres
Floor area	37,200 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Distribution center · Temple clothing rental · Patron housing