a work of significant architectural beauty, the temple is a modern, semi-circled shaped construction, boasting stained glass windows that measure 30 feet high, along with a large metallic sculpture with multiple stems inside at the centre of the altar, which symbolizes the tree of life.

the immense cathedral complex, which measures 72,000 metres-squared, has capacity for 23,000 people in total and allows for 50 people to be baptized at one time. it has exhibitions halls, an auditorium and rooms for seminars and courses, two administrative buildings with eight floors each, a library, bookshops, gardens with native israeli plants, a museum which documents the history of the uckg, a food court and a large parking area. as well as significant numbers of church-goers, the cathedral attracts many visitors and sightseers - the complex is located at avenida dom hélder camara, 4242, del castilho, rio de janeiro and can be contacted via telephone on 021.2582.0100