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The Apia Samoa Temple -LRB- formerly the Samoan Temple -RRB- was the 24th constructed and 22nd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -LRB- LDS Church -RRB- .. temple. Temple ( LDS Church ). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Apia. Apia, Samoa. It was the first temple built in Samoa and the third to be built in Polynesia .. temple. Temple ( LDS Church ). Polynesia. Polynesia. After it was destroyed by fire , a new temple was built and dedicated on the same grounds .. temple. Temple ( LDS Church ). The intention to construct a temple in Apia was announced by the LDS Church on October 15 , 1977 .. temple. Temple ( LDS Church ). Apia. Apia, Samoa. A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held on February 19 , 1981 , with church president Spencer W. Kimball giving the dedicatory prayer .. church president. President of the Church ( LDS Church ). Spencer W. Kimball. Spencer W. Kimball. Both the original temple and the rebuilt temple use a classic modern design with a single spire , on a 2 acre temple site .. temple. Temple ( LDS Church ). The original temple was 14560 sqft , but with the rebuilding the total floor area is now 18691 sqft .. temple. Temple ( LDS Church ). The exterior of the temple is finished with granite .. temple. Temple ( LDS Church ). granite. granite. The temple has two ordinance rooms and two sealing rooms .. temple. Temple ( LDS Church ). The temple was open to the public for tours July 19 through 30 , 1983 .. temple. Temple ( LDS Church ). Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the Apia Samoa Temple August 5 , 1983 , and rededicated the new temple on September 4 , 2005 .. temple. Temple ( LDS Church ). Apia. Apia, Samoa. Gordon B. Hinckley. Gordon B. Hinckley. The Apia Samoa Temple is one of the more heavily used temples of the church and serves members from 20 stakes in American Samoa , and the islands of Upolu and Savai'i .. Apia. Apia, Samoa. American Samoa. American Samoa. Upolu. Upolu