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[[Image:Freiberg-Germany-Temple.jpg|300px|thumb|alt=Freiberg Germany Temple|right]]The Freiberg Germany Temple is the 33rd operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].
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Plans to build a Mormon temple in Freiberg, Germany were announced on 9 October 1982. A historic building, the Freiberg Germany Temple was the first to be built in a Communist nation as well as the first temple built on German soil. The German Democratic Republic government actually suggested the building of the temple for the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the country because the government wanted to reduce the amount of travel outside of its own country.  
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The '''Freiberg Germany Temple''' is the 33rd operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].  
  
==History of Mormons in Germany==
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Plans to build a Latter-day Saint temple in Freiberg, Germany, were announced on 9 October 1982. A historic building, the Freiberg Germany Temple was the first to be built in a Communist nation as well as the first temple built on German soil. The German Democratic Republic government actually suggested the building of the temple for the members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] in the country because the government wanted to reduce the amount of travel outside of its own country.
  
Mormon history in Germany goes back to 1840 when members of The Church of Jesus Christ began moving there. A small branch was set up in Darmstadt, but it was not until 1852 when the first [[Mormon missionaries]] arrived in Germany. They brought with them the [[Book of Mormon]] in German. In 1939, with the onset of World War II, missionaries were evacuated from Germany and missionary work slowed. After the war, missionaries were only allowed to re-enter the Western part of Germany. It was not until March 1989 when Mormon missionaries were finally able to enter East Germany. In November of the same year, the Berlin wall came down. Today there are 36,000 members of the Church in Germany and 14 [[Stake|stakes]]. A second temple was built in [[Frankfurt Germany Temple|Frankfurt]] in 1987.
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==History of Latter-day Saints in Germany==
  
==Site Dedication and Ground Breaking Ceremony==
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Church history in Germany goes back to 1840 when members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began moving there. A small branch was set up in Darmstadt, but it was not until 1852 when the first [[Mormon missionaries|Latter-day Saint missionaries]] arrived in Germany. They brought with them the [[Book of Mormon]] in German. In 1939, with the onset of World War II, missionaries were evacuated from Germany and missionary work slowed. After the war, missionaries were only allowed to re-enter the Western part of Germany. It was not until March 1989 when Latter-day Saint missionaries were finally able to enter East Germany. In November of the same year, the Berlin wall came down. Today there are nearly 40,000 members of the Church in Germany and 14 [[Stake|stakes]]. A second temple was built in [[Frankfurt Germany Temple|Frankfurt]] in 1987.
  
A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held for the Freiberg Germany Temple on 23 April 1983. [[Thomas S. Monson]] presided at the ceremony.  
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==Site Dedication and Groundbreaking Ceremony==
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A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held for the Freiberg Germany Temple on 23 April 1983. [[Thomas S. Monson]] presided at the ceremony.
  
 
==Public Open House==
 
==Public Open House==
  
The site of the temple is one acre. The temple was open to the public for tours June 3-15, 1985. Those who attended the tours of the 14,125 square foot building were able to see the exterior and enjoy the beauty of the German influenced design of the temple with its Gothic style arches, as well as the interior with its one [[Mormon Endowment|ordinance room]], two [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]], [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistery]], [[Celestial Kingdom|Celestial room]], and other facilities. More than 90,000 people visited the Freiberg Germany Temple during the open house.  
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The site of the temple is one acre. The temple was open to the public for tours on June 3–15, 1985. Those who attended the tours of the 14,125 square foot building were able to see the exterior and enjoy the beauty of the German-influenced design of the temple with its Gothic style arches, as well as the interior with its one [[Mormon Endowment|ordinance room]], two [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]], [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistry]], [[Celestial Kingdom|celestial room]], and other facilities. More than 90,000 people visited the Freiberg Germany Temple during the open house.
  
 
==Freiberg Germany Temple Dedication, Rededication, and Renovations==
 
==Freiberg Germany Temple Dedication, Rededication, and Renovations==
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The temple was dedicated for official use on June 29-30, 1985 by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]]. When the temple was dedicated there were 29,900 members in Germany.  
 
The temple was dedicated for official use on June 29-30, 1985 by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]]. When the temple was dedicated there were 29,900 members in Germany.  
  
Since then, renovations were called for, because when the temple was originally built some of the best materials were not available, and the Church was not allowed to put a statue of the [[Angel Moroni]] on the spire. The renovations of the temple almost doubled the square footage and added twelve oxen to support the baptismal font, a waiting room for those not able to enter the temple, as well as an office for the Temple President. On 20 December 2001 an Angel Moroni statue was placed on top of the temple spire. A second open house was held August 17-31 2001. After renovations, Gordon B. Hinckley rededicated the Freiberg Germany Temple on 7 September 2002. The renovations were also needed because the temple, which before could only be used by Church members in the German Democratic Republic, is now open for use by members in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Romania.
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Since then, renovations were called for, because when the temple was originally built some of the best materials were not available, and the Church was not allowed to put a statue of the [[Angel Moroni|angel Moroni]] on the spire. The renovations of the temple almost doubled the square footage and added twelve oxen to support the baptismal font, a waiting room for those not able to enter the temple, as well as an office for the temple president. On 20 December 2001 an Angel Moroni statue was placed on top of the temple spire. A second open house was held on August 17-31 2001. After renovations, Gordon B. Hinckley rededicated the Freiberg Germany Temple on 7 September 2002. The renovations were also needed because the temple, which before could only be used by Church members in the German Democratic Republic, is now open for use by members in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Romania.
 
 
==Closing and Renovations==
 
  
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that the Freiberg Germany Temple would be closed for extensive renovations commencing on 9 February 2015 through May 2016. This is the second time that the Freiberg Temple has been renovated. The first remodeling and re-dedication took place in 2002. Following the renovation, the temple will be re-dedicated.
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==Closing and More Renovations==
  
The [[Frankfurt Germany Temple]] made preparations to accommodate members from the Freiberg Germany Temple district during the closure.
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The Freiberg Germany Temple closed for extensive renovations from on 9 February 2015 through May 2016. During its closure,
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the [[Frankfurt Germany Temple]] accommodated members from the Freiberg Germany Temple district.
  
 
==A Picturesque Tour of the Freiberg Germany Temple==
 
==A Picturesque Tour of the Freiberg Germany Temple==
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File:Freiberg-Temple1-2016.jpg|Freiberg Germany Temple
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File:Freiberg-Temple1-2016.jpg|The Freiberg Germany Temple
 
File:Freiberg-Temple3-2016.jpg|Entryway into the Freiberg Germany Temple
 
File:Freiberg-Temple3-2016.jpg|Entryway into the Freiberg Germany Temple
 
File:Freiberg-Temple4-2016.jpg|Baptistry in the Freiberg Germany Temple
 
File:Freiberg-Temple4-2016.jpg|Baptistry in the Freiberg Germany Temple
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File:Freiberg-Temple8-2016.jpg|Bride's room in the Freiberg Germany Temple
 
File:Freiberg-Temple8-2016.jpg|Bride's room in the Freiberg Germany Temple
 
File:Freiberg-Temple9-2016.jpg|Window detail in the Freiberg Germany Temple
 
File:Freiberg-Temple9-2016.jpg|Window detail in the Freiberg Germany Temple
File:Freiberg-Temple11-2016.jpg|Intricate detail in the chandelier in the Freiberg Germany Temple
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File:Freiberg-Temple16-2016.jpg|Intricate detail in the chandelier in the Freiberg Germany Temple
File:Freiberg-Temple12-2016.jpg|Waiting area in the Freiberg Germany Temple
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File:Freiberg-Temple37-2016.jpg|Waiting area in the Freiberg Germany Temple
File:Freiberg-Temple13-2016.jpg|The statue of the angel Moroni tops the Freiberg Germany Temple
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File:Freiberg-Temple10-2016.jpg|The statue of the angel Moroni tops the Freiberg Germany Temple
File:Freiberg-Temple14-2016.jpg|Celestial room chandelier in the Freiberg Germany Temple
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File:Freiberg-Temple15-2016.jpg|Celestial room chandelier in the Freiberg Germany Temple
File:Freiberg-Temple15-2016.jpg|One of the many artistic details in the Freiberg Germany Temple
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File:Freiberg-Temple35-2016.jpg|One of the many artistic details in the Freiberg Germany Temple
File:Freiberg-Temple16-2016.jpg|Waiting area in the Freiberg Germany Temple
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File:Freiberg-Temple36-2016.jpg|Waiting area in the Freiberg Germany Temple
File:Freiberg-Temple17-2016.jpg|One of the window designs in the Freiberg Germany Temple
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File:Freiberg-Temple13-2016.jpg|One of the window designs in the Freiberg Germany Temple
File:Freiberg-Temple18-2016.jpg|The Freiberg Germany Temple
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File:Freiberg-Temple20-2016.jpg|The Freiberg Germany Temple
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==Open House, Cultural Celebration, and Temple Re-dedication==
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==Open House and Cultural Celebration==
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An open house for the renovated Freiberg Germany Temple was conducted Friday, 12 August 2016 to Saturday, 27 August 2016. An open house was not be conducted on Sunday, 14 and 21 August. The temple serves members of the Church in eastern Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Moldova, Romania, and Hungary. People come to the grounds to take wedding photos, sit on the benches, and stroll the walkways.
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The cultural celebration was held on Saturday, 3 September 2016.
  
The [[First Presidency]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] has announced that an open house for the Freiberg Germany Temple will be conducted Friday, 12 August 2016 to Saturday, 27 August 2016. An open house will not be conducted on Sunday, 14 and 21 August. The temple serves members of the Church in eastern Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Moldova, Romania, and Hungary. People come to the grounds to take wedding photos, sit on the benches, and stroll the walkways.
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==The Freiberg Germany Temple Is Rededicated==
  
The cultural celebration will be held on Saturday, 3 September 2016, the night before the temple is rededicated.
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President [[Dieter F. Uchtdorf]], Second Counselor in the [[First Presidency]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], rededicated the Freiberg Germany Temple on Sunday, 4 September 2016. The temple was rededicated in three sessions, 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 3:00 p.m. The services were broadcast to Church meetinghouses in Germany as well as to Latter-day Saints living in the Freiberg Germany Temple district. Elder [[David A. Bednar]] of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]], as well as the Church’s European area presidency, Elders [[Patrick Kearon]], [[Paul V. Johnson]], and [[Gary B. Sabin]], accompanied President Uchtdorf for the three rededication sessions. Following the final dedicatory session, President Uchtdorf accompanied by his wife, Sister Harriet Uchtdorf, joined the members outside the temple in singing “Gott mit euch, bis wir uns wiedersehn” ("God Be with You Till We Meet Again").
  
The temple will be rededicated in three sessions, 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, 4 September 2016, and broadcast to Church meetinghouses in Germany as well as to Latter-day Saints living in the Freiberg Germany Temple district.  
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==Videos==
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<embedvideo service="youtube" urlargs="rel=0" dimensions="400x225" alignment="inline">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_n-ogIsueM&t=68s&rel=0</embedvideo>
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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* [[LDS Weddings]]
 
* [[LDS Weddings]]
  
==External links==
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==External Links==
* [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-69-0,00.html Official LDS Freiberg Germany Temple page]
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* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/freiberg-germany-temple?lang=eng Official Freiberg Germany Temple page]
* [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/freiberg/ Freiberg Germany Temple page]
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* [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/freiberg-germany-temple/ Freiberg Germany Temple page]
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/customs/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion & Ethics
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* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/freiberg-germany-temple/prayer/2016-09-04?lang=eng Freiberg Germany Temple 2016 dedicatory prayer]
* [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com
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* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/freiberg-germany-temple/prayer/2002-09-07?lang=eng Freiberg Germany Temple 2002 dedicatory prayer]
* [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]
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* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/freiberg-germany-temple/prayer/1985-06-29?lang=eng Freiberg Germany Temple 1985 dedicatory prayer]
 
* [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/daily/missionary/index.htm Mormon Missionary Work] - Lightplanet
 
* [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/daily/missionary/index.htm Mormon Missionary Work] - Lightplanet
* [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]
 
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=tUJ1DUbxv0c A video about the Freiberg Germany Temple]
 
  
 
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Freiberg Germany Temple
Freiberg Germany Temple

The Freiberg Germany Temple is the 33rd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Plans to build a Latter-day Saint temple in Freiberg, Germany, were announced on 9 October 1982. A historic building, the Freiberg Germany Temple was the first to be built in a Communist nation as well as the first temple built on German soil. The German Democratic Republic government actually suggested the building of the temple for the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the country because the government wanted to reduce the amount of travel outside of its own country.

History of Latter-day Saints in Germany

Church history in Germany goes back to 1840 when members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began moving there. A small branch was set up in Darmstadt, but it was not until 1852 when the first Latter-day Saint missionaries arrived in Germany. They brought with them the Book of Mormon in German. In 1939, with the onset of World War II, missionaries were evacuated from Germany and missionary work slowed. After the war, missionaries were only allowed to re-enter the Western part of Germany. It was not until March 1989 when Latter-day Saint missionaries were finally able to enter East Germany. In November of the same year, the Berlin wall came down. Today there are nearly 40,000 members of the Church in Germany and 14 stakes. A second temple was built in Frankfurt in 1987.

Site Dedication and Groundbreaking Ceremony

A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held for the Freiberg Germany Temple on 23 April 1983. Thomas S. Monson presided at the ceremony.

Public Open House

The site of the temple is one acre. The temple was open to the public for tours on June 3–15, 1985. Those who attended the tours of the 14,125 square foot building were able to see the exterior and enjoy the beauty of the German-influenced design of the temple with its Gothic style arches, as well as the interior with its one ordinance room, two sealing rooms, baptistry, celestial room, and other facilities. More than 90,000 people visited the Freiberg Germany Temple during the open house.

Freiberg Germany Temple Dedication, Rededication, and Renovations

The temple was dedicated for official use on June 29-30, 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley. When the temple was dedicated there were 29,900 members in Germany.

Since then, renovations were called for, because when the temple was originally built some of the best materials were not available, and the Church was not allowed to put a statue of the angel Moroni on the spire. The renovations of the temple almost doubled the square footage and added twelve oxen to support the baptismal font, a waiting room for those not able to enter the temple, as well as an office for the temple president. On 20 December 2001 an Angel Moroni statue was placed on top of the temple spire. A second open house was held on August 17-31 2001. After renovations, Gordon B. Hinckley rededicated the Freiberg Germany Temple on 7 September 2002. The renovations were also needed because the temple, which before could only be used by Church members in the German Democratic Republic, is now open for use by members in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Romania.

Closing and More Renovations

The Freiberg Germany Temple closed for extensive renovations from on 9 February 2015 through May 2016. During its closure, the Frankfurt Germany Temple accommodated members from the Freiberg Germany Temple district.

A Picturesque Tour of the Freiberg Germany Temple

The following pictures from Mormon Newsroom of the inside of the Freiberg Germany Temple were officially released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 9 August 2016.

Open House and Cultural Celebration

An open house for the renovated Freiberg Germany Temple was conducted Friday, 12 August 2016 to Saturday, 27 August 2016. An open house was not be conducted on Sunday, 14 and 21 August. The temple serves members of the Church in eastern Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Moldova, Romania, and Hungary. People come to the grounds to take wedding photos, sit on the benches, and stroll the walkways.

The cultural celebration was held on Saturday, 3 September 2016.

The Freiberg Germany Temple Is Rededicated

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, rededicated the Freiberg Germany Temple on Sunday, 4 September 2016. The temple was rededicated in three sessions, 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 3:00 p.m. The services were broadcast to Church meetinghouses in Germany as well as to Latter-day Saints living in the Freiberg Germany Temple district. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, as well as the Church’s European area presidency, Elders Patrick Kearon, Paul V. Johnson, and Gary B. Sabin, accompanied President Uchtdorf for the three rededication sessions. Following the final dedicatory session, President Uchtdorf accompanied by his wife, Sister Harriet Uchtdorf, joined the members outside the temple in singing “Gott mit euch, bis wir uns wiedersehn” ("God Be with You Till We Meet Again").

Videos

See also

External Links