Papeete Tahiti Temple, Modern temple in Papeete, French Polynesia
Description
Papeete Tahiti Temple is a modern house of worship with a distinctive blue roof in Tahiti's capital city. The building contains multiple rooms for religious ceremonies, including instruction rooms, sacred chambers, and a baptistry, all surrounded by landscaped grounds.
History
The temple opened in 1983 and was the 25th of its kind established worldwide at that time. Construction began in 1981 and represented a turning point for the local community, which previously had to travel great distances for religious observances.
Culture
The temple serves as a central gathering place for the local faith community to come together for worship and ceremonies. Members travel from across the region to participate in religious practices and strengthen their spiritual connections.
Practical
The temple is accessible to visitors during regular hours, with provisions made for people with disabilities. Headsets are available for visitors with hearing impairments to fully participate in activities on site.
Did you know?
Before the temple was built, believers had to make long journeys to another country to participate in religious ceremonies. A special renovation celebration in 2006 brought returned missionaries together to carry flags representing the countries where they had served, displaying the global connections of this island community.
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