Kona Hawaii Temple

Kona Hawaii Temple

Kona Hawaii Temple - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kalani Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States "Each temple building is an inspiration, magnificent and beautiful in every way, but the temple building alone does not bless. The endowed blessings and divine functions—come through obedience and faithfulness to priesthood authority and covenants made." Announcement: 7 May 1998 Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 13 March 1999 by John B. Dickson Public Open House: 12–15 January 2000 Dedication: 23–24 January 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley Site: 7.02 acres (including adjacent meetinghouse). Exterior Finish: White marble veneer. Ordinance Rooms: Two ordinance rooms (two-stage progressive) and two sealing. Total Floor Area: 10,700 square feet. Temple Facts The Kona Hawaii Temple was the sixth temple built in Polynesia and the second built in Hawaii, following the Laie Hawaii Temple (1919). www.ldschurchtemples.com The Kona, Hawaii Temple seen from above. Music performed by The Piano Gal.