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Groundbreaking of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple
The groundbreaking of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple was presided over by Elder Edward Dube, first counselor in the Africa South Area presidency and a Zimbabwe native, on Dec. 12, 2020. His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, was also in attendance and spoke to the congregation.In his remarks to those in attendance, Elder Dube said, “The Harare Zimbabwe Temple will be a beautiful and stunning building. Like every temple, it will stand not only as a manifestation of the faith of Latter-day Saints who live close by in this country and the neighboring countries of Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique, but also a manifestation of the faith of Saints all around the world.”
Timeline of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple
April
03
2016
Announced
President Thomas S. Monson announced a temple for Harare, Zimbabwe, on April 3, 2016, during April 2016 general conference.
December
12
2020
Groundbreaking
The Harare Zimbabwe Temple groundbreaking ceremony was held on Dec. 12, 2020, with Elder Edward Dube, first counselor in the Africa South Area presidency, presiding. The event was by invitation only to adhere to local COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.
The Harare Zimbabwe Temple was announced April 3, 2016, by Church President Thomas S. Monson. The groundbreaking and site dedication for this house of the Lord were held on Dec. 12, 2020, and presided over by Elder Edward Dube, first counselor in the Africa South Area presidency.
Atop the temple will be a rectangular tower on a square base, with a rectangular window on each of the four sides and a white spire on top that leads up to a point. The building will stand on a site of 6.7 acres, with walkways and flower gardens decorating the grounds.
Architecture and Design of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple
The Harare temple will be a single-story building of approximately 17,250 square feet. According to plans and exterior renderings, the temple will have a tan-colored facade and be surrounded by rectangular windows.Atop the temple will be a rectangular tower on a square base, with a rectangular window on each of the four sides and a white spire on top that leads up to a point. The building will stand on a site of 6.7 acres, with walkways and flower gardens decorating the grounds.
Groundbreaking Photos of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple
Quick Facts
Announced
3 April 2016
Groundbreaking
12 December 2020
Groundbreaking Presided by
Location
65 Enterprise Road
Highlands
Harare
Zimbabwe
Appointments
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the first Latter-day Saint temple in Zimbabwe.
Fact #2
Zimbabwean Latter-day Saints currently wanting to attend the temple have to travel 14 hours by car to the Johannesburg South Africa Temple.
Fact #3
Three months after becoming President of the Church, President Russell M. Nelson visited Harare and said, “You deserve a temple here in Harare because that’s where we get the highest of all the blessings that God can give to His faithful children. I want to be here to see that happen.”
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the first Latter-day Saint temple in Zimbabwe.
Fact #2
Zimbabwean Latter-day Saints currently wanting to attend the temple have to travel 14 hours by car to the Johannesburg South Africa Temple.
Fact #3
Three months after becoming President of the Church, President Russell M. Nelson visited Harare and said, “You deserve a temple here in Harare because that’s where we get the highest of all the blessings that God can give to His faithful children. I want to be here to see that happen.”