Earlier this week, the Church Newsroom unveiled an artistic rendering of the Savai’i Samoa Temple, a sacred structure that will soon grace the island of Savai’i.
Elder Denny Fa’alogo, Area Seventy, expressed, “This temple will stand as a spiritual and cultural beacon—strengthening identity, uplifting families, and inspiring service among youth and the wider community.”
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Last weekend, Elder Fa’alogo joined the temple construction and design team in visiting people from 46 congregations across Savai’i, engaging with Latter-day Saints and local residents.
“There’s a deep sense of anticipation and joy surrounding the temple’s progress,” Elder Fa’alogo said. “Even those not of our faith who will help build the temple feel honored to be part of this meaningful journey.”
During a Sunday meeting in Savai’i, Elder Fa’alogo reminded attendees that the temple is “a witness of blessings promised to their forefathers—blessings born of faith and answered prayers.”
President Russell M. Nelson has taught that “every man and every woman who participates in priesthood ordinances and who makes and keeps covenants with God has direct access to the power of God.” This sacred access strengthens individuals and families, offering peace, direction, and spiritual protection in daily life.
The temple will be built on a 4.6-acre site in Salelologa, Samoa, and will feature a single-story design encompassing approximately 29,630 square feet. Additional facilities will include patron housing, an ancillary building, a distribution center, and a residence for the temple president.
Samoa is home to nearly 90,000 Latter-day Saints in over 165 congregations. The Savai’i Samoa Temple will be the second temple in the country, following the Apia Samoa Temple, originally dedicated in 1983 and rededicated after reconstruction in 2003.