Temple in Tonga Open for Public Tours (Jesus Christ, Latter-Day Saints, church)

[Bishka]

Originally Posted by article

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga 26 September 2007 The doors of the newly refurbished temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, will open to the public on 29 September 2007 and will remain open for tours until 20 October 2007.


The king of Tonga, His Majesty George Tupou V, described the temple as “magnificent” and “a tribute to the glory of God” at an event for the opening of the temple.


The temple in Tonga originally opened in August 1983. In 2006 it was closed for a significant expansion, which has added more that 5,000 square feet to the structure. Following the open house, the temple will be closed to the public, and only eligible members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be able to enter.

Link here

Pictures of the Tonga Temple

Baptistery:

Brides Room:


Celestial Room:


Chapel:

[Bishka]

Entryway:


Closeup of detail on door handles:


Exterior:

[MidnightBlue]

Remarkably clean lines; not as ornate as I'm used to seeing.
And they have a picture of Comprehend behind the reception desk!

[Bishka]

Originally Posted by MidnightBlue

And they have a picture of Comprehend behind the reception desk!

When I saw the painting of Jesus Christ at the reception desk, I thought the same thing!

[Guitar's Cry]

Originally Posted by MidnightBlue

Remarkably clean lines; not as ornate as I'm used to seeing.
And they have a picture of Comprehend behind the reception desk!

(Psst...MB! That's not really Comprehend. That's Jesus!)

Very pretty temple!

[jonny]

Thanks Becky! Beautiful pictures.