São Paulo Brazil Temple, Mormon temple in Caxingui district, São Paulo, Brazil.
The São Paulo Brazil Temple is a modern structure built from white stone and marble, crowned with a central spire topped by a decorative statue. The building showcases contemporary architectural design and sits in the Caxingui neighborhood of the city.
Announced on March 1, 1975, at a conference in São Paulo's Palácio do Anhembi, the temple's groundbreaking followed on March 20, 1976, after hundreds of members cleared the Jardim Caxingui site. Spencer W. Kimball dedicated it on October 30, 1978, in 11 sessions attended by about 13,000 members. A 2002 renovation added the gold-leafed angel Moroni; Gordon B. Hinckley rededicated it on February 22, 2004.
The temple serves as a central gathering place for the local faith community to practice their religious traditions and rituals. Its presence in the city reflects the deep roots this church has established in the São Paulo area.
The location is easily accessible via public transportation and sits in a well-connected neighborhood. Visitors should expect to spend time exploring the grounds, as the site covers substantial area.
The visitors' center on the grounds was dedicated on January 21, 2019, the first such center in South America. It holds a Christus statue and interactive exhibits on the church's history in Brazil. The temple's original furniture came from the factory of Walter Spat, first president of Brazil's first stake.
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