Guadalajara Jalisco La Luz del Mundo Sede International
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Guadalajara Jalisco La Luz del Mundo Sede International is a church in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. It is the largest Christian temple in Latin America. The temple belongs to "The Light of the World" denomination . It is characterized by its pyramidal shape and innovative structure.
Built to accommodate 12,000 seated worshipers, this temple is used for yearly ceremonies, in which brothers come from 38 different countries every August 14th Was built from 1983 to 1991 by the members of the church. The design represents the infinite power and existence of God. It has 7 levels over a base (the jewish chandelier or "menorah") symbolizing the 7 spirits of God and the progressive steps toward human spirit's perfection. The design was done through a complex and sophisticated mathematical process, and the resut was a beautiful organic-like form. The designer architect was Leopoldo Fernandez Font, a local architect, and the project management was held by Joel Silva and Jose Rangel P.E. The executive engineer was Mario Uribe. It's considered a master architectural feature in the city of Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.
