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American Samoa’s first temple dedication, open house dates planned

The Pago Pago American Samoa Temple will open to the public in November and hold its dedication in December. The schedule begins with a media day on November 2 and tours for invited guests on November 3. These dates mark the first temple for American Samoa. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also announced milestones for the first temple in Austria, including a planned groundbreaking.

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  • ✓ The Pago Pago American Samoa Temple will hold a media day on November 2.
  • ✓ Tours for invited guests at the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple are scheduled for November 3.
  • ✓ The first temple in American Samoa will open to the public in November and be dedicated in December.
  • ✓ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has planned a groundbreaking for the first temple in Austria.
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The Church released specific dates for the Pago Pago temple media day, public tours, and dedication.

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  1. Pago Pago American Samoa Temple announces opening and dedication dates

    The Pago Pago American Samoa Temple will open to the public in November and hold its dedication in December. The schedule begins with a media day on November 2 and tours for invited guests on November 3. These dates mark the first temple for American Samoa. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also announced milestones for the first temple in Austria, including a planned groundbreaking.

    Why it matters

    Temples serve as the highest form of worship for Latter-day Saints. Establishing a temple in American Samoa removes the need for local members to travel long distances for specific ordinances.

    What is confirmed

    • The Pago Pago American Samoa Temple will hold a media day on November 2.
    • Tours for invited guests at the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple are scheduled for November 3.
    • The first temple in American Samoa will open to the public in November and be dedicated in December.
    • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has planned a groundbreaking for the first temple in Austria.

    What to watch next

    • Specific dates for the Pago Pago temple dedication ceremony
    • Announcement of the groundbreaking date for the Austria temple
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Church News — American Samoa’s first temple dedication, open house dates planned
    2. newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org — Milestones for Temples in American Samoa and Austria
    3. Church News — Groundbreaking planned for Austria’s first temple
    4. Deseret News — Milestones announced for first temples in Austria and American Samoa
    5. ABC4 Utah — New milestones announced for temples in American Samoa, Austria
    6. www.wyomingnews.com — LDS temple in Cody holds open houses; official opening to be held in October
    7. www.samoaobserver.ws — First American Samoa temple to open doors in November
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