Two New Temples Dedicated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated two new temples on Sunday: the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple, the 220th temple, dedicated by President Dallin H. Oaks, and the Cleveland Ohio Temple, the 221st temple, dedicated by Elder David…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 16, 2026 —
On Sunday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints marked the dedication of two new temples: the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple and the Cleveland Ohio Temple. These dedications bring the total number of temples in operation worldwide to 221.
The Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple, the 220th temple in the Church’s history, was dedicated by President Dallin H. Oaks. The dedication ceremony took place on Sunday, marking a significant milestone for the Church in Brazil.
Simultaneously, the Cleveland Ohio Temple, designated as the 221st temple, was dedicated by Elder David A. Bednar. This event also occurred on Sunday, extending the Church’s presence in Ohio.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been engaged in a period of temple building and dedication, with numerous new temples announced and dedicated in recent years across the globe. Temples are considered sacred spaces for Latter-day Saints, where they perform ordinances and make covenants central to their faith.
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