Announcement of the Monrovia Liberia Temple
President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced the Monrovia Liberia Temple on Oct. 3, 2021, during the Sunday afternoon session of the October 2021 general conference.
“I am the happiest person right now,” said Samuel Sayon, a member from Brewerville, Liberia, in response to the announcement. “I am so, so excited.”
Missionary work officially began in Liberia in 1987. The country’s first stake was organized in June 2000 in Monrovia. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Church in Liberia experienced rapid growth between 2020 and 2022, increasing membership by about 5,000.
Timeline of the Monrovia Liberia Temple
The Monrovia Liberia Temple was announced by President Nelson on Oct. 3, 2021. Details about the temple’s groundbreaking have not yet been released.
Architecture and Design of the Monrovia Liberia Temple
The Monrovia Liberia Temple will be built in or near Monrovia, Liberia. The site location and architectural rendering have not yet been released.