Abinader inaugurates largest Christian temple in Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader attended the inauguration of the Ministry International Monte de Dios Horeb temple in Santo Domingo Norte, the largest Christian temple in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, with capacity for over 7,000 people. The temple sits on a 45,000 square meter lot and features a 16,000 square meter auditorium. Construction began in November 2014 with a groundbreaking ceremony by then-President Danilo Medina, though formal construction started in 2018 Source: Diario Libre, El Día.

Presidential remarks

Abinader, accompanied by First Lady Raquel Arbaje, spoke about his daily prayers and reliance on God to withstand difficult times. "The only way to resist is with God," he said, noting that he prays every morning and night Source: Listín Diario. He also expressed surprise at the temple's full capacity and wished for it to be filled every week Source: El Día.

Temple and ceremony

The temple was built by the congregation without loans, according to pastors Miguel and Montserrat Bogaert, who lead the ministry. The ceremony included the cutting of a ribbon and was attended by mayors Carolina Mejía and Betty Gerónimo, as well as apostle Guillermo Maldonado from Miami Source: Hoy. The pastors dedicated the temple as a house of worship, prayer, and service to the Lord, aiming to strengthen families and promote Christian values Source: El Caribe.