First house of the Lord in Puerto Rico opens its doors to the public

San Juan Puerto Rico Temple Open House Offers Hope to Storm-Tossed Island

Inspired by the Spanish colonial architecture of the territory’s historical landmarks, the San Juan Puerto Rico Temple is a single-story, 6,988-square-foot structure that sits on a 2.97-acre site.

The public is welcome to participate in the temple’s open house from December 1 through December 17 (except on Sundays). Admission is free. More information can be found here.

The San Juan Puerto Rico Temple is the first in the territory and the third in the Caribbean.

Latter-day Saints consider temples to be the most sacred spaces on the earth and literal houses of the Lord. Inside these holy buildings, faithful Church members make promises to God, feel His Spirit and come closer to Him through sacred ceremonies called ordinances. One such ordinance is the marriage ceremony (known as sealing), which unites families for eternity.

To learn more about the various ordinance rooms inside the temple visit: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/inside-temples?lang=eng