Oaxaca México Temple

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The Oaxaca México Temple is the 74th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In 1949, Arwel L. Pierce, then president of the Mormon Mexican Mission, visited the area of Oaxaca and expressed his belief that the Mormon Church would flourish in that area. Since that time, Mormon missionaries have baptized 8,500 members in Oaxaca. The number of Mormons in surrounding areas that are served by the new temple totals more than 28,000.

Because of growth in the area, Mormon Church President Gordon B. Hinckley announced in 1999 that a temple would be built in Oaxaca. After the building's completion more than 10,000 visitors toured the temple during a public open house. The Oaxaca México Temple was the first time President James E. Faust, Second Counselor in the Church's First Presidency, dedicated a temple. The temple was dedicated on 11 March 2000. More than 18,000 members attended the four dedicatory sessions.

The Oaxaca México Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.