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The Perth Australia Temple is the 106th operating Temple (LDS Church), temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It is located at 163–173 Wordsworth Avenue, Yokine, Western Australia, which is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. The temple serves approximately 12,000 members in the area.


History

Previously members had to travel a distance equivalent to going from Los Angeles to New York City in order to attend the nearest temple in Sydney. Local reaction to the temple was favorable. LDS Church leaders received letters from both the Governor of Western Australia, Governor and the Premier of Western Australia, Premier of Western Australia expressing their confidence that the temple would be a positive influence on the community. Approximately 37,000 visitors toured the temple during the temple (LDS Church), open house, held 28 April–12 May 2001. LDS Church President of the Church (LDS Church), president Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple on 20 May 2001. The temple has a total of , two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms. In 2020, the Perth Australia Temple was closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, coronavirus pandemic.Stack, Peggy Fletcher
"All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus"
''The Salt Lake Tribune'', 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.


See also

* Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints * List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints * List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region * Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints) * The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Australia


References


External links


Official Perth Australia Temple page

Perth Australia Temple
at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org {{LDS-Pacific, state=expanded 21st-century Latter Day Saint temples Religious buildings and structures in Perth, Western Australia Temples (LDS Church) completed in 2001 Temples (LDS Church) in Australia 2001 establishments in Australia