Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple

The Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on October 1, 2011, during general conference, it became the first Latter-day Saint temple in the country and the fourth on the African continent. The temple was designed by Reaveley Engineers + Associates, as a single-story structure finished in white plaster, accented with geometric motifs and landscaping that includes royal palms and herringbone-patterned walkways. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on February 12, 2016, led by Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Following completion of construction, a public open house was held from March 12 to 30, 2019, and the temple was then dedicated in a single session on April 14, 2019, by Dale G. Renlund. Its interior includes stone sourced from Egypt, porcelain tile from South Africa, and a commissioned painting titled Congo Falls, reflecting the region.

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