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Groundbreaking of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple

The groundbreaking of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple was presided over by President Veasna Kuonno Neang, president of the Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission, on Sept. 18, 2021. President Bunhouch Eng, president of the Phnom Penh North Stake, also spoke in the ceremony. President Eng shared that when President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated Cambodia for missionary work in 1996, only half of the 450 in attendance were Latter-day Saints.

In his remarks to the congregation, President Neang said, “Today, a holy temple of God will begin its foundation, representing the faithfulness, love and joy of the Saints in Cambodia. We know that when we come to the temple, we can feel closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. It will be such a blessing to come to the temple as often as we can.”

Timeline of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple

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Groundbreaking

The Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple groundbreaking ceremony was held on Sept. 18, 2021, with President Veasna Kuonno Neang of the Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission presiding. In-person attendance at the event was limited to invitation only to adhere to local COVID-19 social guidelines, but the event was also broadcast online throughout Cambodia and neighboring countries.

The Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple was announced Oct. 7, 2018, by Church President Russell M. Nelson. The groundbreaking and site dedication for this house of the Lord were held on Sept. 18, 2021, and presided over by President Veasna Kuonno Neang, president of the Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission.

Architecture and Design of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple

The Phnom Penh temple will be a single-story building of approximately 10,000 square feet. Renderings show a white temple with an exterior of circle designs engraved and vertical bars around some walls. A white fence with holes in a decorative pattern will surround the edifice.

On top of the building is a tall spire in the center with four smaller spires around it. The temple will be built on a site of 3.16 acres, with various trees, yellow flowers and purple flowers decorating the grounds. An ancillary building will also reside on the site.

Groundbreaking Photos of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple

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