Papeete Tahiti Temple
Papeete, France
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The Papeete Tahiti Temple, completed in 1983 and dedicated by Gordon B. Hinckley, is a modern structure of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Papeete, French Polynesia. Designed by church architect Emil B. Fetzer, the temple features a distinctive single-spire design that blends French and Polynesian architectural influences. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 13, 1981, presided over by church president Spencer W. Kimball, whose announcement of the project came during general conference in April 1980. As the church's first temple in Tahiti, it underwent substantial renovation between 2005 and 2006, which expanded its floor area and added new rooms before its rededication by L. Tom Perry. Beyond its religious function, the temple grounds have served as a venue for significant cultural events, notably hosting a major 2006 celebration that drew approximately 10,000 participants from multiple islands.
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