Temple of Kona

The Temple of Kona is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was the 70th built by the Mormon Church. The temple is located in Kailua-Kona, on the island of Hawaii and is the second in Hawaii, right next to the temple of Laie. It is the sixth temple built in the Pacific Islands. Ad

It was announced on May 7, 1998, with a ceremony presided over by John B. Dickson of the Quorum of the Seventy. On March 13, 1999, approximately 1,200 people participated in the announcement ceremony. The temple structure itself was built in white marble and some materials native to Hawaii. The architects used a simple classic design with a single pinnacle, similar to other smaller temples built by the LDS Church. After its conclusion, an Open House took place between January 12 and 15, 2000. Gordon B. Hinckley, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of the time, dedicated the Temple of Kona on January 23, 2000. He was also present at the dedication meeting Boyd K. Packer, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, as well as Elder Hallstrom of the Quorum of the Seventy. More than 3,800 people attended the dedication sessions. Structure

The Temple of Kona has two ordinance rooms and two sealing rooms, where celestial marriage takes place. The dedication of the temple was considered the first event commemorating the sixtieth anniversary of the Church in Hawaii.

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