https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/american-samoa-s-first-temple-dedication-open-house-dates-plannedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/american-samoa-s-first-temple-dedication-open-house-dates-plannedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/american-samoa-s-first-temple-dedication-open-house-dates-planned#u48656Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:15:38 +0000The 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 mattersTemples 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 ordin