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Groundbreaking of the Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
The groundbreaking of the Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple was presided over by Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Nov. 8, 2018. Elder Andersen dedicated the site with a prayer in French, the official language of Ivory Coast. Elder Andersen’s wife, Sister Kathy Andersen, also spoke to the congregation in French."Today is a sacred day, a holy day, a day that will long be remembered in the records kept in heaven and by the Saints of God here in the Ivory Coast," said Elder Andersen at the event. "... The building of this temple means that the restored kingdom of God will be established here in Abidjan and throughout the Ivory Coast until the Savior returns to the earth, and that there will be covenant people here to receive Him when He returns."
Timeline of the Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
April
05
2015
Announced
President Thomas S. Monson announced a temple for Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on April 5, 2015, during April 2015 general conference.
November
08
2018
Groundbreaking
The temple’s groundbreaking ceremony was held Nov. 8, 2018, with Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presiding.
The Abidjan temple was announced April 5, 2015, by President Thomas S. Monson. The groundbreaking and site dedication were held on Nov. 8, 2018, and presided over by Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Architecture and Design of the Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
Plans and renderings of the Abidjan temple call for a one-story rectangular building. Above the front of the building is a central spire with a rectangular base. Shrubs, trees and red flowers grow around the temple grounds.Groundbreaking Photos of the Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple
Quick Facts
Announced
5 April 2015
Groundbreaking
8 November 2018
Groundbreaking Presided by
Current President and Matron
Location
Ilot 118 Riviera
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Africa
Appointments
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the first Latter-day Saint temple built in the country of Ivory Coast and the seventh temple built on the continent of Africa.
Fact #2
After Elder Andersen and other adults broke ground on this house of the Lord, a group of Primary children was invited to hold the ceremonial golden shovels and help break ground.
Fact #3
On the same day the Abidjan temple was announced, Elder Neil L. Andersen spoke in general conference about pioneer couples who brought the gospel to Ivory Coast. Three years later, when Elder Andersen presided over the Abidjan temple’s groundbreaking, he talked again about the influence these couples had.
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the first Latter-day Saint temple built in the country of Ivory Coast and the seventh temple built on the continent of Africa.
Fact #2
After Elder Andersen and other adults broke ground on this house of the Lord, a group of Primary children was invited to hold the ceremonial golden shovels and help break ground.
Fact #3
On the same day the Abidjan temple was announced, Elder Neil L. Andersen spoke in general conference about pioneer couples who brought the gospel to Ivory Coast. Three years later, when Elder Andersen presided over the Abidjan temple’s groundbreaking, he talked again about the influence these couples had.