The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially began construction of the Cape Town South Africa Temple — to be the southernmost temple in its country and continent — with a groundbreaking ceremony held Saturday, Oct. 25.

This ceremony was presided over by Elder Carlos A. Godoy , president of the church’s Africa South Area, and was attended by more than 400 Latter-day Saints, along with local dignitaries and friends of the church.

“We are especially grateful, Father, for the holy temples which are thy houses among us, where heaven and earth meet,” said Elder Godoy , as he offered a prayer to dedicate the construction site of the future temple.

“Allow this holy house to be a light upon the hill and a place of peace, reverence and inspiration for all who come near.”

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