Temple Worship

‘A day of rejoicing’: Elder Soares dedicates Argentina’s 5th temple

Elder Ulisses Soares and his wife, Sister Rosana Soares, stand near the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
Elder Ulisses Soares and his wife, Sister Rosana Soares, stand near the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
Jeffrey D. Allred, for the Deseret News

Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Bahía Blanca Argentina Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

In his dedicatory remarks, Elder Soares expressed gratitude for the faithful Latter-day Saints in the Bahía Blanca area.

“From the moment we arrived, we have felt the warmth of your spirits and the strength of your faith,” he said. “Truly, this is a day of rejoicing, a day long hoped for, now fulfilled by the hand of the Lord.”

He went on to share his personal experience of waiting many years for the temple’s blessings after he and his family joined the Church, honoring the perseverance of members who have long awaited the construction of a temple near them.

“We are grateful the Lord inspired His prophet to build a temple in this land. In moments like these, we are reminded of God’s perfect and infinite love for His children, reaching across time and distance to bless those who seek Him with humble hearts,” he said.

Visit Church Newsroom to learn more about the temple dedication.

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