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Langford groundbreaking marks start of Victoria British Columbia Temple construction
Construction has officially begun on the Victoria British Columbia Temple in Langford. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday, attended by church leaders and invited guests.
The temple will be situated on a 4.7-acre site at 1151 Mantle Heights Rd. The planned single-storey structure will cover approximately 11,400 square feet and include a patron waiting area. Elder James E. Evanson, a General Authority Seventy, presided over the ceremony and delivered the dedicatory prayer.
Originally announced by Church President Russell M. Nelson during the April 2024 general conference, the project marks a significant milestone for members on Vancouver Island. Once finished, the site will serve as the second temple in British Columbia and the 11th in Canada. A completion date has not yet been established.
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James E. Evanson · Langford · Russell M. Nelson · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · Victoria British Columbia Temple
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Elder James E. Evanson presided over the groundbreaking ceremony and offered the dedicatory prayer. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · oakbaynews.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The single-storey temple is planned to be approximately 11,400 square feet. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · oakbaynews.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Upon completion, this will be the second temple in British Columbia and the 11th in Canada. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · oakbaynews.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Construction has begun on the Victoria British Columbia Temple in Langford. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · oakbaynews.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The temple will be located on a 4.7-acre site at 1151 Mantle Heights Rd. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · oakbaynews.com · vicnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Church President Russell M. Nelson announced the temple during the April 2024 general conference. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · oakbaynews.com · vicnews.com