Latter-day Saints Announce Groundbreaking and Dedication Dates for New Temples in Austria and American Samoa
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced milestone dates for two new temples: a groundbreaking ceremony for the Vienna, Austria Temple and a dedication ceremony for the Pago Pago, American Samoa Temple. These…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 24, 2026 —
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced significant dates for two upcoming temples, marking the first of their kind in both Vienna, Austria, and Pago Pago, American Samoa.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Vienna, Austria Temple is scheduled to take place. This event will signify the official commencement of construction for the Church’s first temple in Austria. The specific date for this ceremony was not provided.
Additionally, the dedication ceremony for the Pago Pago, American Samoa Temple has been announced. This dedication will mark the official completion and opening of the first temple in American Samoa, a significant milestone for the Church and its members in the region.
Details regarding the date for the Pago Pago, American Samoa Temple dedication ceremony were not included in the announcement.
These announcements represent the establishment of new sacred sites for Latter-day Saints in previously unreached locations. The construction and dedication of temples are central to the faith’s religious practices, serving as places for worship and spiritual covenants.
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