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Sao Paulo Brazil Temple Rededication Notes

Published: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004

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  • Expansion included a statue of the Angel Moroni added to its spire, the basement finished into additional space and upgrading of mechanical systems.

  • Architect for expansion: Arquitracao.

  • Pertinent facts: First dedicated by President Spencer W. Kimball on Oct. 30, 1978; remodeling began in August 2002; open house held Jan. 17-Feb. 14, 2004, except Sundays; 99,000 attended.

  • Rededicated Feb. 22, 2004, by President Gordon B. Hinckley, carried by satellite to 184 stake centers and 13 districts.