American Samoa's first LDS temple opens for public tours
November 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The first Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in American Samoa opened for public tours ahead of its upcoming dedication, according to ABC4 Utah. The open house allows community members and visitors to tour the building before it is dedicated for regular temple use.
The temple represents the Church's first in the Pacific territory, where Latter-day Saints have had a presence for decades. A dedication date has not been announced in this report.
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