https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Bluedoor99&feedformat=atom MormonWiki - User contributions [en] 2024-03-29T15:33:28Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.29.1 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Twin_Falls_Idaho_Temple&diff=15357 Twin Falls Idaho Temple 2008-02-16T05:16:16Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Temples]]<br /> [[image:twin_falls_temple_moroni.jpg|left|thumb|Twin Falls Temple 20 June 2007]]<br /> The [[Twin Falls Idaho Temple]] is the 128th announced temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> On October 2, 2004 the [[First Presidency]] of the Mormon Church announced plans to build a temple in Twin Falls, Idaho. The 9.1-acre site for the temple is at Eastland Dr. N. The area was formerly Candleridge Golf Course, but the course had announced its intentions to close and the Church purchased the land. <br /> [[image:twin_falls.jpg|right|thumb|Twin Falls Temple 20 June 2007]] <br /> The expected completion for the Twin Falls temple is sometime in the spring of 2008. With its completion, the temple will be the fourth Mormon temple in Idaho and will serve more than 50,000 members in 14 stakes.<br /> <br /> On November 8, 2005 the Twin Falls Planning and Zoning Commission approved the permits needed to go forward with the building of the temple. A special permit was given which allows the temple to exceed the city's 35-foot maximum height limit. <br /> <br /> With the permits secured the design for the temple was unveiled on October 6, 2005 at a press conference. The temple design is inspired by the nearby Shoshone Falls and the temple will have 27,850 square feet and be 159 feet tall. On the 9.1 acre site the Mormon Church will also build a new stake center, gardens, and a parking lot able to hold 300 cars. <br /> <br /> A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held on April 15, 2006 and were presided over by Elder Neil L. Anderson of the Presidency of the [[Seventy]]. The event was by invitation only, because of limited space at the temple site, but the entire event was taped and played at meetinghouses throughout the area that same evening so that others could also participate. <br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1919-1-591-0,00.html Official LDS Twin Falls Idaho Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/twinfalls/ Twin Falls Idaho Temple page]<br /> <br /> {{TemplesIdaho}}</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Tuxtla_Gutierrez_Mexico_Temple&diff=15356 Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Temple 2008-02-16T05:15:42Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Tuxtla gutierrez mexico mormon temple.jpg|frame|Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Temple is the 75th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> Tuxtla Gutiérrez is the capital of Mexico's southernmost state. The area is famous for its many ruins. The city itself is nestled in a valley among the mountains. In 1957 [[Howard W. Hunter]], then a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]], standing on a mountain overlooking the city, dedicated the area for the preaching of the gospel. Since that time Mormon Church has seen phenomenal growth. <br /> <br /> In April 1998, President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], recognizing the need to bring temples to the people, announced that thirty-two smaller Mormon temples would be built around the world before the end of 2000. He said, &quot;As I have previously indicated, in recent months we have traveled far out among the membership of the Church… They love the Church. They love the gospel. They love the Lord and want to do His will... They make tremendous sacrifices to visit the temples. They need nearby temples—small, beautiful, serviceable temples.&quot; [1]<br /> <br /> The Tuxtla Gutiérrez Temple is one of these small temples, and &quot;a dream come true&quot; [2] for many local Church members. Because of the mountainous terrain, travel in and out of the area is difficult and previously members had to drive to Mexico City – a 20-hour drive - in order to attend a temple. Now the more than 18,000 members in southern Mexico have a Mormon temple close. <br /> <br /> President [[James E. Faust]], Second Counselor in the [[First Presidency]], dedicated the Tuxtla Gutiérrez Mexico Temple on 12 March 2000. More than 3,300 members attended the four dedicatory sessions. During the dedicatory prayer President Faust blessed members of the Church saying, &quot;Bless all who shall labor here that they may do so in the true spirit of the Master whom they serve. That which will occur here is all part of a divine plan of happiness which Thou hast outlined for Thy sons and daughters of all generations. The fullness of the priesthood will be exercised here. This will be a house of instruction, a house of covenants, a house of ordinances. May those who receive these ordinances remember them always and live worthy of the covenants they make with Thee, dear Father.&quot; [3]<br /> <br /> The Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Temple sits on 1.56 acres next to a meetinghouse. The exterior is finished with white marble and features a single-spire design with a gold statue of the [[angel Moroni]] on top. It has a total of 10,700 square feet, two [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], and two [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # Gordon B. Hinckley, “New Temples to Provide ‘Crowning Blessings’ of the Gospel,” ''Ensign'', May 1998, 87<br /> # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', May 2000, 107 <br /> # &quot;Tuxtla dedicatory prayer: 'Bring new light and understanding,'&quot; ''Church News'', 18 Mar. 2000, 25 Jun. 2005 <br /> <br /> {{TemplesMexico}}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-111-0,00.html Official LDS Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/tuxtlagutierrez/ Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/tuxtla.html Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Toronto_Ontario_Temple&diff=15355 Toronto Ontario Temple 2008-02-16T05:15:04Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Toronto ontario temple.jpg|frame|Toronto Ontario Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The [[Toronto Ontario Temple]] is the 44th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The Toronto Ontario Temple is located on thirteen acres in Brampton, which is twenty miles west of downtown Toronto. High above the gleaming white temple is the gold-leafed statue of the [[angel Moroni]] with his familiar trumpet in hand.<br /> <br /> The temple district includes Mormons who live in an enormous geographic area that has been called &quot;the cradle of Mormonism.&quot; It covers six Canadian provinces and parts of five American states. [1] The area includes members come from many nations: England, Scotland, Germany, France, and Italy predominate, but there are also members from Greece, Hungary, Finland, Holland, Estonia, and Poland.<br /> <br /> Ground was broken for the temple on 10 October 1987 and the temple was dedicated by President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] on 25 August 1990. <br /> The Toronto Ontario Temple has a total of 57,982 square feet, four [[Mormon endowment|ordinance rooms]], and six [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;The First 100 Temples&quot;, by Chad Hawkins, 2001, 120<br /> <br /> {{TemplesCanada}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-80-0,00.html Official LDS Toronto Ontario Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/toronto/ Toronto Ontario Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/toronto.html Toronto Ontario Temple page]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Tokyo_Japan_Temple&diff=15354 Tokyo Japan Temple 2008-02-16T05:14:35Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Tokyo japan temple.jpg|frame|Tokyo Japan Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The [[Tokyo Japan Temple]] is the 18th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> On August 9, 1975 the [[First Presidency]] of the Mormon Church announced that a temple would be built in Tokyo, Japan. [[Spencer W. Kimball]] said at a conference in Tokyo,<br /> :And now we bring to you a matter of grave importance to all of the people of the Asian countries and the world. Yesterday, we held a meeting of the stake presidents and other leaders to consider this very serious matter. Brother Matthew Cowley, one of the Twelve Apostles, made a prediction that there would be temples in Asia and in Japan. And many of us have been almost holding our breath until the time could come when we could build a temple in this land. We, therefore, propose to you assembled here that we establish a temple in Tokyo, Japan, for all of Asia. [1]<br /> With this announcement the audience broke out clapping and crying. With its completion the Tokyo Japan Temple became the first temple built in Asia. A second Japanese temple was later built in [[Fukuoka Japan Temple|Fukuoka]], Japan. <br /> <br /> Mormon history is strong in Japan. The first [[Mormon missionaries]] were sent to Japan in 1901, by President [[Lorenzo Snow]]. For twenty years missionaries taught in Japan, but the work was slow, and there were still less than 200 members. With the beginning of World War I the mission in Japan was closed and remained closed until after World War II. Many of the Mormon military men stationed in Japan were some of the best missionaries in Japan following the war. They, along with the newly returned missionaries found members who had remained strong since the 1920's and others who were ready to accept the gospel. The Church in Japan grew slowly at first, but then began to grow more rapidly, and by the year 2000, there were 114,000 members in Japan.<br /> <br /> The temple site is .46 acres in a beautiful residential area across from the historical Arisugawa Memorial Park. The site works well because it is near the embassy and is only a five-minute walk from the subway station. The site had previously been used by the Church as a mission headquarters, but it was demolished to make room for the temple. The temple was designed to go up instead of out, because land is scarce in the area. A parking garage is underneath the temple and an apartment for the temple president and matron is above the temple. The temple has a total floor area of 52,590 square feet, two [[Mormon endowment|ordinance rooms]], five [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]], a [[Baptism for the Dead|baptismal font]], Celestial room, and facilities for offices, laundry, and other necessities of the temple. The exterior of the temple is reinforced concrete covered with 289 pre-made panels of stone, which looks like light gray granite. <br /> <br /> An open house was held September 15th through October 18, 1980 to allow the public to see the interior of the new Mormon temple. [[Spencer W. Kimball]] dedicated the Tokyo Mormon temple October 27-29 1980. On December 10, 2004, a ceremony was held in which an [[angel Moroni]] statue was added to the spire of the temple. The Tokyo temple serves Mormon members in Northern Japan and Vladivostok, Russia.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # Spencer W. Kimball, “We Propose That We Establish a Temple … ,” ''Tambuli'', Oct. 1980, 2<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-54-0,00.html Official LDS Tokyo Japan Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/tokyo/ Tokyo Japan Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/tokyo.html Tokyo Japan Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/daily/missionary/index.htm Mormon Missionary Work] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=The_Hague_Netherlands_Temple&diff=15353 The Hague Netherlands Temple 2008-02-16T05:13:44Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Hague netherlands mormon temple.jpg|frame|Hague Netherlands Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Hague Netherlands Temple is the 114th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The building of a Mormon temple in The Hague, Netherlands was announced on August 16, 1999. This temple serves more than 13,000 members from the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of France. <br /> <br /> Mormon missionary Elder Orson Hyde, a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] first entered the Netherlands in 1841. He stayed for a little more than a week preaching the gospel, but he had really been sent to go to Jerusalem. It was not until twenty years later in 1861 that the first [[Mormon missionaries]] were officially sent to the Netherlands. On October 1, 1861 near the village Broek bij Akkerwoude the first converts to the Mormon Church in the Netherlands were baptized. People from the Netherlands joined the Mormon Church by the thousands, but most emigrated to the United States to be in Utah near Church headquarters. In more recent years Church leadership has asked members to stay in their own lands and build up the Church there. The Mormon Church has continued to steadily grow in the Netherlands and there are now three stakes and 7,800 members. <br /> <br /> A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication was held on August 26, 2000. The site chosen for the temple is in a city park. Temple construction quickly began. Because the site bought by the Church is only slightly larger than the area needed for the temple, a parking garage and [[LDS Distribution Centers|Beehive Clothing]] store were built underneath the temple.<br /> <br /> An open house for the public was held August 17-31 2002. President of the Mormon Church, [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], dedicated The Hague Netherlands Temple for use on September 8, 2002. In the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley not only dedicated the temple for use, but also blessed the country and the people that they would be free and prosper. Of the dedication ceremony President Hinckley stated, &quot;four sessions were held. What a touching and wonderful experience that was.&quot; [1]<br /> <br /> The Hague Netherlands Temple has a total of 10,500 square feet, two [[Temple endowment|ordinance rooms]], and two [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # Gordon B. Hinckley, “The Marvelous Foundation of Our Faith,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 2002, 78<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-162-0,00.html Official LDS The Hague Netherlands Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/thehague/ The Hague Netherlands Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/people/joseph_smith/index.html Prophet Joseph Smith] - Lightplanet</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Tegucigalpa_Honduras_Temple&diff=15352 Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple 2008-02-16T05:12:50Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple is the 134th announced temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> On June 9, 2006 the [[First Presidency]] of the Mormon Church announced plans to build a temple in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The Central American Area President Spencer V. Jones, a member of the [[Seventy]], made the announcement to members of the area. In the letter, the First Presidency stated, &quot;We are confident that this will be a blessing to the many faithful Saints in this and surrounding areas who have had to travel long distances to enjoy the blessings of the temple.&quot; With its completion, the Tegucigalpa Temple will be the first Mormon temple in Honduras and the fourth Mormon temple in Central America. Currently, members in the area must travel to [[Guatemala City Guatemala Temple|Guatemala City]], to attend the nearest temple. <br /> <br /> The new temple will serve Mormon members in Honduras and Nicaragua. Currently, there are more than 168,000 members in 302 congregations in these two countries. This is a dramatic accomplishment and a testimony of the faith of the members in the area, because the Mormon Church is still very young in the area. The first [[Mormon missionaries]] arrived in Honduras in 1952, when Elder [[Spencer W. Kimball]], Elder [[Bruce R. McConkie]], and President Gordon M. Romney (president of the Central American mission) opened the area for missionary work. On December 10, 1952 the first two Mormon missionaries, James T. Romney and George W. Allen, arrived in Tegucigalpa. On March 21, 1953 the first five Mormon members from Honduras were [[Baptism|baptized]] and a branch was organized the next day. By 1960 there were 411 members in Honduras, and in just ten years, by 1970 there were 3,000 members. In another ten years membership more than doubled to 6,300 and by 1990 there were 43,00 members in Honduras.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1919-1-595-0,00.html Official LDS Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/tegucigalpa/ Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple page]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Tampico_Mexico_Temple&diff=15351 Tampico Mexico Temple 2008-02-16T05:12:22Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Tampico mexico temple.jpg|frame|Tampico Mexico Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Tampico Mexico Temple is the 83rd operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The first Mormon temple in Mexico was built in Mexico City in 1983. By 2006, just twenty-two years later, the number has increased to twelve temples. The Tampico Mexico Temple was the 6th temple to be dedicated in Mexico. <br /> <br /> The Tampico area has seen rapid growth with the number of Mormons in the area going from one stake to four stakes in just twenty-five years. Tampico itself has a population of about 212,000 and is located on the Gulf of Mexico. There are about 18,000 members in the city. <br /> <br /> The new temple will make the members' journey to the temple much easier. Previously the Saints had to cross the Sierra Madre mountain range to reach the temple in Mexico City, a difficult endeavor. Elder Call presided over the groundbreaking ceremony, which about 930 people attended, on 28 November 1998. During the ceremony Elder Call said, “Having a temple near will open doors to growth, and as we attend we will receive blessings that we can’t even begin to comprehend or understand at this time. Men and women will grow in their strength and power so that Satan will have less power over them.” [1]<br /> <br /> President [[Thomas S. Monson]], of the [[First Presidency]] gave the dedicatory prayer for the Tampico Mexico Temple on 20 May 2000. <br /> During the dedication prayer President Monson prayed &quot;that there may emanate from this Thy house a spirit of love and peace, a spirit divine and holy, which will be felt in this great city.&quot; President Monson ended the prayer with a plea for the Saints in the area saying, &quot;Lift the burdens of poverty from the backs of Thy children and prosper them as they serve Thee in righteousness, walking in obedience to Thy commandments.&quot; [2]<br /> <br /> The Tampico México Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', Mar. 1999, 75<br /> # &quot;Tampico dedicatory prayer: 'Lift the burdens of poverty,'&quot; ''Church News'' 27 May 2000, 25 Jun. 2005<br /> <br /> {{TemplesMexico}}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-118-2,00.html Official Tampico México Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/tampico/ Tampico México Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/tampico.html Tampico México Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/ Unofficial LDS Temples Site]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(Mormonism) Mormon Temples] - Wikipedia<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://home.uchicago.edu/~spackman/temple Resources about the History and Symbolism of Mormon Temples]<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/history.html History of Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2004-04-26-mormon-usat_x.htm Mormons Open Temple Doors to Share Beliefs] - USAToday</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Taipei_Taiwan_Temple&diff=15350 Taipei Taiwan Temple 2008-02-16T05:11:41Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Taipei taiwan temple.jpg|frame|Taipei Taiwan Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Taipei Taiwan Temple is the 31st operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> The country of Taiwan was first introduced to the Mormon Church in the mid 1950's by US servicemen who held Church meetings where and when they could. In 1956 missionaries from the Southern Far East mission arrived.<br /> <br /> The printing of the [[Book of Mormon]] in Chinese in 1965 was a great boon to the local members, who had waited for years to have the book available in their own language. It was the announcement and building of the Taipei Taiwan Temple, however, that the Taiwanese Saints had waited for and proved to be the greatest development in the history of the Church in that land. 3 <br /> <br /> After the announcement of the temple in 1981, the Church leaders decided to build on the site of the mission home in the center of Taipei. Church leaders hoped that the beauty of the temple would attract the attention of people passing by. In years to come, the temple was acknowledged as one of the most beautiful buildings in Taiwan. <br /> <br /> On November 17, 1984 President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] dedicated the Taipei Taiwan Temple. The temple is built on one-half of an acre and has over 16,000 square feet with an exterior of white ceramic tile. Many have come to marvel at the beauty of this extraordinary building. There are four ordinance rooms and three sealing rooms.<br /> <br /> Ever since the Taipei Taiwan Temple was dedicated in 1984, it has had a great impact on the nation. One of the main reasons for that influence is the importance the Chinese place on families. The relations the Mormon Church has with the Taiwanese government is good in part because of this emphasis on [[family]] and [[Family History|family history]].<br /> <br /> ==Source==<br /> # &quot;The First 100 Temples&quot;, by Chad Hawkins, p89<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-67-2,00.html Official LDS Taipei Taiwan Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/taipei/ Taipei Taiwan Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/taipei.html Taipei Taiwan Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://home.uchicago.edu/~spackman/temple Resources about the History and Symbolism of Mormon Temples]<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2004-04-26-mormon-usat_x.htm Mormons Open Temple Doors to Share Beliefs] - USA Today</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=S%C3%A3o_Paulo_Brazil_Temple&diff=15349 São Paulo Brazil Temple 2008-02-16T05:11:06Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:San paulo brazil temple.jpg|frame|São Paulo Brazil Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The São Paulo Brazil Temple is the 17th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> In [[1975]] at an area conference in Brazil, then President of the Mormon Church, [[Spencer W. Kimball]], announced that a temple would be built in São Paulo.<br /> <br /> At that time, part of the cost of building a temple was borne by the general membership of the Mormon Church, South American members were given assignments to earn money towards the São Paulo Temple fund, in addition to paying [[tithing|tithes]] and offerings. Each [[wards|ward]] or branch was assigned an amount of money to raise. Many of the members did not have money to contribute to the temple fund and instead offered rings, bracelets and other objects of gold, silver, and precious stones. [1] Each ward that was assigned to raise an amount of money either met or surpassed the goal. <br /> <br /> Twelve months after the announcement of the temple, construction began. Hundreds of members gathered to clear the site, which included removing brush, weeds, and banana trees. Sacrifice continued with eight hundred members donating their time to produce fifty thousand blocks of cast stone composed of quartz, marble chips, and white concrete for the exterior of the São Paulo Temple. <br /> <br /> The São Paulo Temple was the first Mormon temple built in South America. It was dedicated on October 30, 1978 by President [[Spencer W. Kimball]]. At the time, there were more than 242,000 members of the Church living in South America, with 54,000 in Brazil alone. As of 2006 there are a total of thirteen Mormon temples in South America.<br /> <br /> In 2003, twenty-five years after the opening of the temple, a gold-leafed statue of the [[angel Moroni]] was added during an extensive renovation project, after which President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] rededicated the Temple. The São Paulo Brazil Temple has a total of 59,246 square feet, two [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], and four [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;Temple Progress in Brazil,&quot; LDS Church News, Jan 1977, p 3<br /> <br /> {{TemplesBrazil}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-53-0,00.html Official LDS São Paulo Brazil Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/saopaulo/ São Paulo Brazil Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/saopaulo.html São Paulo Brazil Temple page]<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(Mormonism) Mormon Temples] - Wikipedia</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Sydney_Australia_Temple&diff=15348 Sydney Australia Temple 2008-02-16T05:10:10Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Sydney australia temple.jpg|frame|Sydney Australia Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Sydney Australia Temple is the 28th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> Plans to build a Mormon temple in Sydney, Australia were announced on April 2, 1980. Before the building of the Sydney Temple members of the Mormon Church in Australia had to travel to [[Hamilton New Zealand Temple|New Zealand]] to attend a temple. <br /> <br /> For a long time it was believed that the first official [[Mormon missionaries]] arrived in Australia in 1851, but as early as 1840 missionaries were sent to Australia. William Barrat was one of them. He was called as a missionary in England and sent to Australia. He baptized Robert Beauchamp in Adelaide; Beuachamp was one of the first members of the Church in the area and later became a mission president. Barrat was still in Australia when news of the [[Martyrdom of Joseph Smith|murders]] of [[Joseph Smith]] and his brother Hyrum reached Australia in 1845. Newspapers announced that Mormonism would die out, but Barrat remained and continued teaching the gospel. William Barrat eventually married and lived out the remainder of his life in Australia. <br /> <br /> In 1841, another member of the Mormon Church arrived in Australia; Andrew Anderson. He came from Scotland where he and his wife and three children had joined the Church. Before he left for Australia he had been ordained to preach. Anderson's family farmed just northwest of Sydney and worked hard to preach the gospel. By 1844 he organized the first branch in Australia in Monteflores. When Mormon missionaries arrived in Australia from the U.S. Andrew Anderson heard of their arrival and traveled to Sydney. The few people that these first Mormon missionaries baptized in Australia did not seem significant at the time, but over the years the Church grew because of those who had been converted. Robert Beauchamp alone baptized 150 people when he was called on a mission in Australia. Today there are more than 100,000 Mormon members in Australia. <br /> <br /> A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held for the Sydney Australia Temple on August 13, 1982. The ceremony and dedication were presided over by Elder Bruce R. McConkie. The temple site is 3 acres located just north of Sydney in a suburb called Carlingford. The exterior design of the temple is elegant; the exterior finish is made of white quartz and the roof of the temple is decorated with 25,000 azure blue roof tiles. <br /> <br /> The temple was open to the public for tours September 6-18 1984. Those who toured the 30,677 square foot temple were able to see the two [[Temple endowment|ordinance rooms]], three [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]], Celestial room, and [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistery]], as well as learn more about Mormon beliefs associated with the temple. <br /> <br /> [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] dedicated the Sydney Australia Temple in multiple sessions held during September 20-23 1984. During the dedication, Gordon B. Hinckley prophesied that there would be other temples in the country. Since then, four more temples have been built in Australia. Because of a law passed by the local government the Sydney Temple was dedicated without an [[angel Moroni]] statue. Mormon members in the area fasted and prayed and a year later the law was removed. On September 3, 1985 the statue was placed on the spire of the temple.<br /> <br /> ==Other Temples in Australia==<br /> * [[Adelaide Australia Temple]]<br /> * [[Brisbane Australia Temple]]<br /> * [[Melbourne Australia Temple]]<br /> * [[Perth Australia Temple]]<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-64-0,00.html Official LDS Sydney Australia Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/sydney/ Sydney Australia Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/sydney.html Sydney Australia Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.mormon.org/temples Mormon Temples] - Mormon.org<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/history.html History of Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Suva_Fiji_Temple&diff=15347 Suva Fiji Temple 2008-02-16T05:09:40Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Suva fiji mormon temple.jpg|frame|Suva Fiji Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Suva Fiji Temple is the 91st operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> On May 7, 1998 the [[First Presidency]] of the Mormon Church announced that plans had been made to build a temple in Suva, Fiji.<br /> <br /> The first [[Mormon missionaries]] arrived in Fiji in 1893. It was hard work for missionaries to travel among the 100 inhabited islands of Fiji to teach the people. The work was slow and it was not until 1954 that the first branch was organized. After 1954 the work began to quicken and by 1993 there were more than 6,600 members in six wards and fifteen branches. <br /> <br /> A groundbreaking ceremony and sited dedication were held for the Suva Fiji Temple on May 8, 1999. Earl M. Monson, a member of the Quorum of the Seventy, presided at the ceremony and dedication. The site chosen for the Fiji temple was 4.7 acres and is considered one of the most beautiful temple sites. The Pacific Ocean can be seen from three sides of the property on one of the tallest hills in the area, and is located just a few minutes away from downtown Suva. The exterior of the Mormon temple is finished with Snow-white granite from Campolonghi, Italy and the grounds are beautifully landscaped. <br /> <br /> The temple was open for public tours June 7th through the 12th, 2000. Just before the open house, starting on May 19th, political unrest occurred in Fiji. A group of armed rebels held a group of government leaders hostage in Suva for weeks. Those held hostage included the Prime Minister of Fiji at the time, Mahendra Chaudhry. The situation was so intense that the Church decided to send all of the Mormon missionaries in the area to the other side of the island to avoid any dangerous situations. Despite these problems and little media attention over 16,000 people toured the temple including 300 community leaders. Those who toured the temple were able to see the two [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], two [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]], Celestial room, [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistery]], and learn more about [[What do Mormons believe|Mormon beliefs]] associated with the temple. <br /> <br /> The Suva Fiji Temple was dedicated on June 18, 2000 by President of the Mormon Church, [[Gordon B. Hinckley]]. Because of the political unrest that had been going on since before the open house it was decided that a small dedication service would be best and the normal four dedicatory services were abandoned. Sixty people attended the dedication, which was held in the Celestial room of the temple. <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-126-0,00.html Official LDS Suva Fiji Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/suva/ Suva Fiji Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/suva.html Suva Fiji Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/daily/missionary/index.htm Mormon Missionary Work] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Stockholm_Sweden_Temple&diff=15346 Stockholm Sweden Temple 2008-02-16T05:09:11Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Stockholm sweden mormon temple.jpg|frame|Stockholm Sweden Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Stockholm Sweden Temple is the 34th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> The first [[Mormon missionaries|Mormon missionary]] in Sweden was John E. Forsgren from Gavle, who had immigrated to the United States and joined the Mormon Church. He returned to Gavle in 1850 and baptized his brother Peter, the first convert in all of Scandinavia, and his sister Ericka. Word reached the government authorities and John was deported back to the United States.<br /> <br /> Still in 1910 the proposal to ban Mormon missionaries was brought before the 'riksdag' and King Gustaf V. The proposal was defeated and Mormon missionaries were permitted to preach the Gospel. One hindrance to Church growth in Sweden, however, was that in the early days many Mormon members emigrated to the United States, specifically to Utah, so that they could enjoy the blessings of the temple, be near the [[Mormon prophet|prophet]] of the Church, and live in a society that shared their faith. Mass emigration continued until the 1950's, when the Switzerland Temple was build and members were encouraged by Church leaders to stay and build up the Church in their home countries. <br /> <br /> By 1927 membership had increased to 1,674; and with various events taking place throughout the next sixty years, the Church increased considerably in membership.<br /> <br /> The announcement of the Stockholm Sweden Temple in 1981 received virtually no government or public opposition. There were numerous sites explored for the building of the temple, but the one decided upon by Church leaders was in Vasterhaninge, just south of Stockholm. City officials and merchants welcomed the temple project, and later the city showed further support by changing the name of the street on which the temple is located to Temple Drive. 2<br /> <br /> On July 2, 1985, the temple was dedicated by President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]]. The temple serves members of the Mormon Church from the countries of Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. Many members travel 5-6 days in order to attend and partake of the blessings that only the temple can offer.<br /> <br /> The Stockholm Sweden Temple sits on a six-acre lot with its six spires rising above the pines in the nearby forest. A cobblestone path leads to its doors. It has a total of 14,508 square feet, four ordinance rooms, and three sealing rooms.<br /> <br /> ==Source==<br /> &quot;The First 100 Temples&quot;, by Chad Hawkins, 2001, p. 95<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-70-2,00.html Official LDS Stockholm Sweden Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/stockholm/ Stockholm Sweden Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/stockhol.html Stockholm Sweden Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(Mormonism) Mormon Temples] - Wikipedia<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://home.uchicago.edu/~spackman/temple Resources about the History and Symbolism of Mormon Temples]<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/history.html History of Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=St._Paul_Minnesota_Temple&diff=15345 St. Paul Minnesota Temple 2008-02-16T05:08:39Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Spaul minnesota mormon temple.jpg|frame|St.Paul Minnesota Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The St. Paul Minnesota Temple is the 69th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The new Mormon temple surrounded by oak trees stands as a symbol of the faithfulness of the Minnesota [[Latter-day Saints]] both those first Saints who joined the Mormon Church and came to Minnesota in 1847 and all those who have come after. <br /> <br /> Before the completion of the temple members had to drive up to fourteen hours to the Chicago Temple. But now the 25,000 members in the area are grateful to have a temple of their own. <br /> <br /> The site of the Minnesota temple is also the site of a stake center, a larger meetinghouse for the members of the Mormon Church. At the groundbreaking ceremony Elder Pinnock told officials, &quot;We promise you a beautiful edifice will be raised on this site. You will be pleased with what you and others will see built in this community.&quot; [1] Truly the wooded 7.5-acre site with the single-spire temple covered with a light gray granite veneer is a beautiful sight. <br /> <br /> During the dedicatory prayer on January 9, 2000, President Hinckley asked, “May all who serve herein do so with singleness of purpose, with love for Thee and for Thy Beloved Son, and for the accomplishment of the work of eternity for which it has been built.” [2]<br /> <br /> The St. Paul Minnesota Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # ''Church News'', 3 October 1998.<br /> # News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', Apr. 2000, 74<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-105-2,00.html Official LDS St. Paul Minnesota Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/stpaul/ St. Paul Minnesota Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/stpaul.html St. Paul Minnesota Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/ Unofficial LDS Temples Site]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(Mormonism) Mormon Temples] - Wikipedia<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://home.uchicago.edu/~spackman/temple Resources about the History and Symbolism of Mormon Temples]<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/history.html History of Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2004-04-26-mormon-usat_x.htm Mormons Open Temple Doors to Share Beliefs] - USAToday</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=St._Louis_Missouri_Temple&diff=15344 St. Louis Missouri Temple 2008-02-16T05:08:05Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:St luis missouri lds temple.jpg|frame|St.Louis Missouri Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The [[St. Louis Missouri Temple]] is the 50th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> In the early days of the Mormon Church, when the Church was centered in [[Missouri Period|Missouri]], members experienced great spiritual manifestations as well as intense persecution. The members had planned to build temples in [[Far West]] and [[Independence, Missouri]] but the distrust and persecution from those around them made it impossible to do so. After an extermination order was given from Governor Boggs and the Prophet [[Joseph Smith]] and other leaders were arrested, the members of the Mormon Church were forced from their Missouri homes at gunpoint in the middle of winter.<br /> <br /> Those in the eastern part of Missouri heard of the injustices to the Mormons and offered them refuge for a time. Because of its strong historical roots, when the announcement came for a Mormon temple to be built in Missouri, the members were thrilled.<br /> <br /> President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] dedicated the St. Louis Missouri Temple on June 1, 1997. During the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley stated, &quot;We are reminded that this temple stands on the soil of the state of Missouri where the Prophet [Joseph Smith] and his associates suffered so much, and were finally banished by a cruel and illegal order of extermination. Terrible were their losses, terrible their suffering. We are grateful that the extermination order has been revoked and the persecution is long since gone. Today Thy Church basks in the sunlight of good will.&quot; [1]<br /> <br /> The St. Louis Missouri Temple stands as a memorial to the early Missouri Saints and the hardships they persevered through. The temple has a total of 58,749 square feet, four [[Mormon endowment|ordinance rooms]], and four [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]]. Its has a white granite exterior and a 150-foot spire topped with a gold-leafed statue of the [[angel Moroni]]. <br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;'May it be preserved by Thy power'&quot; ''Church News'', 7 June 1997, 4<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-86-0,00.html Official LDS St. Louis Missouri Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/stlouis/ St. Louis Missouri Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/stlouis.html St. Louis Missouri Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://home.uchicago.edu/~spackman/temple Resources about the History and Symbolism of Mormon Temples]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=St._George_Utah_Temple&diff=15343 St. George Utah Temple 2008-02-16T05:07:23Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:St george temple.jpg|frame|St.George Utah Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]][[Category: Places of Church Interest]]<br /> <br /> The '''St. George Utah Temple''' was the first [[Mormon temple|temple]] built by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] after the death of [[Joseph Smith, Jr.]] Located in the city of St. George, Utah, it was the first LDS temple built in the Rocky Mountains. It was designed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truman_O._Angell Truman O. Angell] who also worked on the [[Kirtland Temple|Kirtland]] and [[Nauvoo Temple|Nauvoo]] Temples and designed the [[Salt Lake Temple]].<br /> <br /> The announcement to build the St. George temple was given on November 9, 1871 and a groundbreaking ceremony was held that same day. [[Brigham Young]], the [[Mormon prophet|Prophet]] and President of the Church at the time, personally chose a six-acre plot as the site for the temple. The afternoon of the groundbreaking ceremony the Saints immediately began construction for their new temple. Unfortunately, the Saints soon discovered that the site was swampy with numerous underground streams. They asked Brigham Young if perhaps they should move the site, but he remained firm that this was the site for the temple. <br /> <br /> The Saints overcame the problem of a swampy site is an ingenious way. They decided to bring lava rock to the site then made drains to get rid of much of the water. They then crushed the lava rock and used it to create a dry foundation to build the temple on. The only problem was how to crush the rock. Someone suggested using the old canon that the city had acquired. This old canon itself, had an interesting history. It was made in France and used by Napoleon when he laid siege on Moscow. During Napoleon’s hasty retreat the canon had been left behind. It was later dragged to Siberia, then to Alaska, and finally it ended up at a fort in California. Members of the [[Mormon Battalion]] acquired the canon, had it mounted on wheels, and brought it to Utah. The Saints rigged a pulley system and used the canon as a pile driver to create a good foundation. Today, the old canon is displayed on the temple grounds. <br /> <br /> After finishing the foundation, work finally began on the structure itself. The walls of the temple were actually made out of the red sandstone so prevalent in the area and then plastered over so that the temple would be white. The Saints worked tirelessly over five and a half years to complete the temple. By the time it was finished the Saints had used a million feet of lumber, which had been hand chopped and hauled between forty and eighty miles. They also used seventeen thousand tons of volcanic rock and sandstone, which had to be hand cut and hauled by mule teams. <br /> <br /> When the temple was completed, Brigham Young was not completely satisfied with the tower and dome, stating that it looked too short and squatty. He suggested having it fixed, but the Saints were so excited to have the temple finished that Brigham Young did not push the suggestion. The dedication ceremony took place on April 6, 1877 with Brigham Young presiding and Daniel H. Wells, his second counselor, offering the dedicatory prayer. The dedication of the St. George Temple was an important event in Brigham Young’s presidency, because it was the only temple completed during his presidency. Shortly after the dedication, Brigham Young went home to Salt Lake and passed away on August 29, 1877. He was 76 years old.<br /> <br /> About a year after Brigham Young's death, on October 16, 1878, a large storm rolled through St. George and a lightening bolt struck the tower of the temple, making it necessary to reconstruct the tower and dome. Brigham Young's feelings about the tower were well known and a new design was made for the tower, making it taller. <br /> <br /> The St. George temple is the oldest temple still in operation by the Church. In the 1970s the temple was closed and underwent extensive remodeling. [[Spencer W. Kimball]] rededicated it in 1975. The temple is designed in a Gothic style, and is 110,000 square feet. It has three ordinance rooms and eighteen sealing rooms. This beautiful temple is in the center of St. George and stands as a beautiful reminder of the hard work and dedication that was required by the Saints for its building.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-37-0,00.html Official LDS St. George Utah Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/stgeorge/ St. George Utah Temple Page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/4909/stgeorge.html St. George Utah Temple Page]<br /> <br /> {{TemplesUtah}}</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Spokane_Washington_Temple&diff=15342 Spokane Washington Temple 2008-02-16T05:06:52Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Spokane washington lds temple.jpg|frame|Spokane Washington Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Spokane Washington Temple is the 59th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> Missionary work in the Spokane area began in 1854 with four elders sharing the message of Mormon Church. Almost 100 years later membership was only 5,000 statewide. At that time members never imagined that one day the state wide membership would total more 212,000 and that the Spokane area would be home to a beautiful Mormon temple with gray granite walls, art glass windows, and a lone spire topped by a golden [[angel Moroni]] blowing his horn. <br /> <br /> At the groundbreaking ceremony in October of 1998, Elder F. Melvin Hammond of the Seventy said, &quot;Everyone in this city will be blessed by the establishment of this glorious edifice, member and nonmember alike.&quot; [1] During the open house of the Spokane Washington Temple 52,000 people toured the beautiful building. President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] commented that as people toured, &quot;They [were] most impressed with pictures of the Savior they see in these holy houses. They must know that the central figure in all of our worship is the Lord Jesus Christ. They will no longer regard us as a non-Christian people.&quot; [2] As they toured the temple people also learned about the reasons Mormons build temples.<br /> <br /> On August 21, 1999, President Hinckley dedicated the Spokane Washington Temple with 16,000 members attending 11 dedicatory sessions. During the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley prayed, “Touch the hearts of the people in this temple district that the spirit of Elijah may rest upon them, that their hearts may turn to their fathers, and that they may be motivated to search out their forebears and do a great vicarious work on their behalf.” [3]<br /> <br /> The temple is located in the Spokane suburb of Opportunity and serves about 32,000 members in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana. The Spokane Washington Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms. There are two other temples in Washington, the [[Seattle Washington Temple]] (ded. 1980) and the [[Columbia River Washington Temple]] (ded. 2001).<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', Jan. 1999, 74<br /> # Gordon B. Hinckley, “Welcome to Conference,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 1999, 4<br /> # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 1999, 109<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-95-0,00.html Official LDS Spokane Washington Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/spokane/ Spokane Washington Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/spokane.html Spokane Washington Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(Mormonism) Mormon Temples] - Wikipedia<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Snowflake_Arizona_Temple&diff=15341 Snowflake Arizona Temple 2008-02-16T05:06:10Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Snowflake arizona temple.jpg|frame|Snowflake Arizona Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The [[Snowflake Arizona Temple]] is the 108th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> It was [[Mormon Pioneers|Mormon pioneers]] that first settled Snowflake Arizona in 1878 as requested by President [[Brigham Young]]. The town of Snowflake was named after William Jordan Flake and Erastus Snow, two of the Church's early leaders who helped supervise colonization of the area. <br /> <br /> Church President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] said, “We are thankful for those who laid the foundations of this and other nearby communities. They struggled so desperately for so long against adversities of many kinds. Now their posterity enjoy the sweet fruits of their efforts, and crowning all is this magnificent and beautiful temple.” [1]<br /> <br /> The Snowflake Arizona Temple serves 35,000 members, many of them descendants of the first pioneers to the area. The temple is set on a knoll that has become known as &quot;Temple Hill.&quot; About eight feet was removed from the top of the knoll so the two-level temple could be built. The lower level is partially set into the knoll. <br /> <br /> There are about 9,000 people who live in the Snowflake area, but more than 94,000 people attended the temple open house during February. Temple President Leon T. Ballard believes that so many visitors came because of their ancestral ties to the area. President Hinckley dedicated the Snowflake Arizona Temple in four sessions on 3 March 2002. Enthusiasm for the new temple did not stop after the dedication. &quot;We offer 24 sessions a week, and nearly every one of them has been completely full,&quot; [2] said President Ballard. <br /> <br /> The temple grounds complement the natural surroundings and feature a beautiful water fountain. The exterior of the temple is finished with two tones of polished granite imported from China. Much of the furniture has a pioneer look out of respect for the area's pioneer ancestry. The temple interior also incorporates Native American patterns stenciled on walls and sculpted into the carpet. [3] Items such as handcrafted rugs, baskets, and pottery also decorate the interior. The Snowflake Arizona Temple has a total of 18,621 square feet, two [[Temple endowment|ordinance rooms]], and two [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]]. It is Arizona's second temple, the first having been dedicated in [[Mesa Arizona Temple|Mesa, Arizona]] in 1927.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;Dedicatory prayer: 'The sweet fruits of their efforts,'&quot; ''Church News'', 9 Mar. 2002, 25 Jun. 2005 <br /> # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', May 2002, 109<br /> # ''Snowflake Arizona Temple Times'', Vol. II, pp. 1–2<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-161-0,00.html Official LDS Snowflake Arizona Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/snowflake/ Snowflake Arizona Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2004-04-26-mormon-usat_x.htm Mormons Open Temple Doors to Share Beliefs] - USAToday<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Seoul_Korea_Temple&diff=15340 Seoul Korea Temple 2008-02-16T05:05:31Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Seoul south korea mormon temple.jpg|frame|Seoul South Korea Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Seoul Korea Temple is the 37th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The first member of the Mormon Church in Korea was baptized in 1951. At that time Korea was in the midst of a civil war with the Communist armies from North Korea. Mormon servicemen from America taught the gospel through the way they lived. As one convert noted, &quot;Many of these men had come fresh from the [battle] line ... yet even that did not deter [them] from meeting to honor the [[Sabbath]] and to share their [[testimonies]].&quot; [1]<br /> <br /> The first [[Mormon missionaries]] arrived in South Korea in 1954. Some years later President [[Boyd K. Packer]], an [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Apostle]] was assigned to travel to South Korea and find a place in which to build a Mormon Temple. After considering several locations, President Packer eventually chose the property which the Church had purchased almost two decades earlier. In 1981 the announcement was made for a temple in Seoul, South Korea. Even before the temple was announced, President [[Harold B. Lee]] in 1954 declared the following: &quot;I feel the Spirit of the Almighty brooding amongst the Korean people and the unfolding of a great work is yet to come.&quot; [2]<br /> <br /> President Gordon B. Hinckley, now [[Mormon prophet|prophet]] of the Church, dedicated the Seoul Korea Temple on December 14, 1985. The temple walls feature Korean granite with six white pillars drawing the viewer's eyes toward heaven. A traditional, tiled &quot;hundred-year roof&quot; gives the temple a uniquely Korean appearance. Inside, the temple is decorated with delicate brush paintings, intricate wooden molding, silk wall coverings, gold leaf, dome chandeliers, and white lacquer furniture inlaid with mother of pearl. [2]<br /> <br /> After the temple was dedicated, a subway system was built in conjunction with the Summer Olympics at Seoul in 1988. The system included a line that ended right at the base of the hill upon which the temple was built, making the temple even more accessible for Mormon Church members.<br /> <br /> The importances of [[Family|families]] and one's [[Family History|ancestors]] have been a long tradition in Korea. Some families have kept records for hundreds, even thousands, of years. With the dedication of the Seoul Korea Temple, the submission of names for temple work to be done was phenomenal. One such family had submitted names from fifty generations.<br /> <br /> The Seoul Korea Temple has a total of 28,057 square feet, four [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], and three [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;For Those Who Dare to Dream&quot;, by Newby Younger and LeChiminant, 35<br /> # &quot;The First 100 Temples&quot;, Chad Hawkins, 2001, 102-103<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-73-0,00.html Official LDS Seoul Korea Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/seoul/ Seoul Korea Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/seoul.html Seoul Korea Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(Mormonism) Mormon Temples] - Wikipedia<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/daily/missionary/index.htm Mormon Missionary Work] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Seattle_Washington_Temple&diff=15339 Seattle Washington Temple 2008-02-16T05:05:02Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Seattle washington temple.jpg|frame|Seattle Washington Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Seattle Washington Temple is the 19th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> Plans to build a Mormon temple in Seattle, Washington were announced on May 27, 1978. With its completion the Seattle temple became the first of three temples in Washington. The other two are the [[Spokane Washington Temple]] (ded. 1999) and the [[Columbia River Washington Temple]] (ded. 2001).<br /> <br /> Mormon history in the area goes back to 1854, when Mormon members came to work on the railroads. A few [[Mormon missionaries]] were also sent to the area. During these early years, members of the Church faced intense persecution and missionary work was slow. The first stake was created in 1938 and membership soon grew rapidly in the area. In 1960 there were 11,000 members in Washington, by 1970 there were 67,000, and by 1980 there were 138,000. Today there are more than a quarter of a million members of the Church in Washington. <br /> <br /> A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held for the Seattle Temple on May 27, 1978. Marion G. Romney presided at the ceremony and dedication. The temple site is 23.5 acres near Bellevue Airfield. Because of its proximity to the airfield the height of the spire was reduced and a red warning light was installed under the [[angel Moroni]] statue. But when the airfield closed in 1983 the light was removed. <br /> <br /> The temple was open to the public for tours October 7- November 8, 1980. Those who took the tours of the 110,000 square foot temple were able to see the four [[Temple endowment|ordinance rooms]], twelve [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]], Celestial room, [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistery]], as well as learn more about Mormon beliefs associated with the temple. <br /> <br /> [[Spencer W. Kimball]], President of the Church at the time, dedicated the Seattle Washington Temple in multiple sessions held during November 17th through the 21st, 1980. The Seattle temple serves members in western Washington and British Columbia. <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-55-0,00.html Official LDS Seattle Washington Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/seattle/ Seattle Washington Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/seattle.html Seattle Washington Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Santo_Domingo_Dominican_Republic_Temple&diff=15338 Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple 2008-02-16T05:04:29Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Santo domingo dominican republic mormon temple.jpg|frame|Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple is the 99th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> Santo Domingo is the Dominican Republic's capital city. Founded in 1496, this city is the oldest European settlement existing in the New World. In 1978 the Dominican Republic was dedicated for the preaching of the Mormon Gospel. In that same year, two Mormon families moved to the country unbeknownst to the other. They quickly became friends and began sharing the Gospel with newfound friends and acquaintances. In 1979 more than three hundred people were [[Mormon baptism|baptized]]. In 1981 the first [[mission]] was organized and the membership reached twenty-five hundred. In 1986 membership had grown to eleven thousand and in 1998, [[Mormon Population|Church membership]] reached a staggering sixty thousand. [1]<br /> <br /> Before the temple was built in the Dominican Republic, members of the Mormon Church would have to travel to Florida, Peru, or Guatemala to attend a temple. As with many regions of the world, financial struggles made it quite difficult for some families to go the temple even once. With the announcement of a temple in their area, members quickly began working on preparing themselves for the dedication and preparing [[Family History|names]] to be done when the temple doors opened. &quot;Our goal is to have at least 170,000 names available when the temple doors open,&quot; said President Castro of the Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Stake. [2]<br /> <br /> The temple open house attracted nearly forty thousand people. After touring the temple, a local journalist reported the following, &quot;Within the temple, one receives the impression of being in another world...nothing in the country can compare with this...&quot; Over ten thousand Dominican members and their neighbors from Haiti, Puerto Rico, and other islands witnessed the dedication of the temple on September 17, 2000 by President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> During the dedicatory prayer, President Hinckley petitioned, “Dear Father, please look down with love upon Thy sons and daughters in this island nation and in surrounding lands. Prosper them in their labors that they may have food upon their tables and shelter over their heads. As they look to Thee, reward their faith and open Thy hand of providence toward them. May they find peace in the midst of conflict, and faith amidst the stress of the world. Open the windows of heaven, as Thou hast promised, and let blessings flow down upon them.” [3]<br /> <br /> The Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple is located in the western part of the city. Adorned with trees and overlooking the Caribbean Sea, it is fast becoming a beacon of strength for members and non-members alike. It has a total of 67,000 square feet, four [[Mormon endowment|ordinance rooms]], and four [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;The First 100 Temples&quot;, by Chad Hawkins, 2001, 265<br /> # &quot;Excitement Growing as Members Prepare for Caribbean Temple&quot;, ''Church News'', January 1997, 3<br /> # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 2000, 108<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-134-0,00.html Official LDS Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/santodomingo/ Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/santodom.html Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2004-04-26-mormon-usat_x.htm Mormons Open Temple Doors to Share Beliefs] - USAToday<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/daily/missionary/index.htm Mormon Missionary Work] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Santiago_Chile_Temple&diff=15337 Santiago Chile Temple 2008-02-16T05:03:56Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Santiago chile temple.jpg|frame|Santiago Chile Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Santiago Chile Temple is the 24th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> In 1850, [[Mormon missionaries]] from America arrived in Chile to begin preaching the gospel of [[Jesus Christ]] to the Chilean people. Their stay was not long, however, due to the language barrier. Ninety-five years passed before two missionaries from Argentina would arrive to begin the preaching again. By the time of the dedication of the Santiago Temple in 1983, there were 140,000 members of the Mormon Church in the country of Chile. <br /> <br /> The announcement to build a temple in Chile came three years prior to the dedication. The Santiago was the first Mormon temple built in a Spanish-speaking country and the second to be built in South America. <br /> <br /> In 1983 the completed Santiago Chile Temple was open to the public for tours. Many faithful Mormon members came from distant cities to participate and rejoice over the building and dedication of the temple built in their country. The temple was finally dedicated on September 15, 1983 by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]].<br /> <br /> With the rapid growth of the Mormon Church in the country of Chile, the temple was closed for extensive renovation and was rededicated in March 2006. Currently, the Chilean Temple serves more than 535,000 Mormon members. The Santiago Chile Temple features motifs of the national flower (copihue), art-glass windows, inlaid Chilean marble and lapis lazui. It has a total of 20,831 square feet, two [[Mormon endowment|ordinance rooms]], and two [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-60-0,00.html Official LDS Santiago Chile Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/santiago/ Santiago Chile Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/santiago.html Santiago Chile Temple page]<br /> * [http://jared.pratt-family.org/parley_histories/list_parley_chile.html Parley P. Pratt--First Missionary to Chile in 1851]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/people/joseph_smith/index.html Prophet Joseph Smith] - Lightplanet</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=San_Jose_Costa_Rica_Temple&diff=15336 San Jose Costa Rica Temple 2008-02-16T05:03:26Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:San jose costa rica.jpg|frame|San Jose Costa Rica Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The [[San Jose Costa Rica Temple]] is the 87th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The [[First Presidency]] of the Mormon Church made an announcement on March 17, 1999 that a temple would be built in San Jose, Costa Rica. The announcement of the San Jose Costa Rica Temple made it the first temple in Costa Rica and the second temple in Central America. <br /> <br /> The Church is relatively new in Costa Rica. A U.S. ambassador who was also a Mormon ran the first Mormon Church meetings from his home during the years of 1943 through 1946. The first [[Mormon missionaries]] did not arrive until just before Costa Rica's 1948 revolution. By 1974 membership in the Church had grown enough that Costa Rica became its own mission. In 1960 there had only been 214 members in Costa Rica, by 1970 there were 1,700 members. In 1977 the first stake was created in Costa Rica. In 1992 [[Boyd K. Packer]], a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] dedicated the land of Costa Rica for missionary work and membership grew even faster. Today there are 23,000 members in Costa Rica. Before the building of the temple in Costa Rica, members had to travel to the [[Guatemala City Guatemala Temple]]. The trip was expensive, costing many families twice their monthly income. <br /> <br /> On April 24, 1999 a groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held. Lynn G. Robbins, a member of the Seventy and first counselor in the Presidency of the Central America Area, presided at the ceremony. Construction began soon after the groundbreaking and progress was quick to reach a deadline of finishing the temple in one year. The deadline was met and the temple was dedicated in June only fourteen months after the announcement to build the temple.<br /> <br /> The temple was open for tours May 20-27, 2000. The temple plot is 1.93 acres. The exterior finish of the temple is made of Blanco Guardiano white marble from Torreon, Mexico. More than 20,000 people attended the open house and toured the temple. [[James E. Faust]], a member of the First Presidency, dedicated the San Jose Costa Rica Temple for use on June 4, 2000. The San Jose Temple serves 50,000 Mormon members in twelve stakes and fourteen districts. <br /> <br /> The San Jose Costa Rica Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two [[Mormon endowment|ordinance rooms]], and two [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-122-0,00.html Official LDS San Jose Costa Rica Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/sanjose/ San Jose Costa Rica Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/sanjose.html San Jose Costa Rica Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=San_Diego_California_Temple&diff=15335 San Diego California Temple 2008-02-16T05:02:55Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:San diego california.jpg|frame|San Diego California Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The San Diego California Temple is the 45th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The San Diego California Temple is located adjacent to the main thoroughfare between San Diego and Los Angeles. The temple, which is located on seven acres, reaches 190 feet in the air with a gold-leafed statue of the [[angel Moroni]] atop the highest tower. Every day, tens of thousands of cars travel the freeway and see the temple with its gleaming white exterior.[1]<br /> <br /> [[Latter-day Saints]] (commonly called Mormons), have lived in San Diego for nearly 166 years. On January 29, 1847, the soldiers of the [[Mormon Battalion]] entered San Diego, completing the longest infantry march in the history of the United States Army. Recruited to help secure California in the Mexican War, these pioneers left their wives and children and marched more than 2,000 miles from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to the Presidio of San Diego. After the Mexican War, some members of the Mormon Battalion settled in California.<br /> <br /> President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] dedicated the San Diego California Temple on April 25, 1993. President Hinckley cautioned the members to never lose sight of the purpose of temples, &quot;the whole purpose is to provide a place where we can worship God according to the dictates of our own conscience, exercise the priesthood that has been restored in its fullness and receive the blessings that are administered only in these holy houses.&quot; [2]<br /> <br /> The San Diego California Temple has a total of 72,000 square feet, four [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], and eight [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;45th Temple Dedicated: Dream becomes reality as temple is dedicated&quot;, LDS Church News, May 1993<br /> # &quot;The First 100 Temples&quot;, by Chad Hawkins, 2001, p 123-125<br /> <br /> {{TemplesCalifornia}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-81-0,00.html Official LDS San Diego California Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/sandiego/ San Diego California Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.sandiegomormontemple.org/ San Diego Mormon Temple Website]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=San_Antonio_Texas_Temple&diff=15334 San Antonio Texas Temple 2008-02-16T05:02:21Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:San antonio texas temple st.jpg|frame|San Antonio Texas Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The [[San Antonio Texas Temple]] is the 120th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> On June 24, [[2001]] the Mormon Church announced it would be building a [[Inside Mormon temples|temple]] in San Antonio, Texas, making it the state's fourth. Work quickly began to find a site for the temple. The need for a temple in the San Antonio area had become great because of the rapid growth of the Church. In ten years the number of Mormon members in the area grew from 9,000 to 12,000. Until the San Antonio Temple was announced members in the area had to travel to [[Houston Texas Temple|Houston]] a three and a half hour trip one way; or [[Dallas Texas Temple|Dallas]] a four and a half hour trip one way. <br /> <br /> On March 29, [[2003]] a site dedication and groundbreaking ceremony was held and construction began. As the [[Mormon temple]] neared completion in September 2004, a ceremony was held to place a thirteen-foot, gold leafed [[angel Moroni]] statue on the spire of the temple. The day chosen for the ceremony was September 21, because that was the day 181 years ago that the angel Moroni first appeared to [[Joseph Smith]]. <br /> <br /> After the building's completion an open house was held April 16 through May 7, 2005 to allow people to see the inside of a Mormon temple. During these three weeks, more than 50,000 people took a tour through the newly finished temple. The inside of the temple is beautifully furnished with African Cherrywood, stained glass windows, paintings of Jesus' life and a mural by San Antonio artist Keith Bonds. During the open house a group of Evangelical Protestant missionaries got together to hand out pamphlets about the Mormon Church that presents information they say shows that the Mormon Church misrepresents itself. However members were asked to be kind and not argue with the protesters. Michael Otterson, the media relations director for the Mormon Church explained that church officials do not need to respond to critics, &quot;This is a never-ending battle, and we just don't think the Lord Jesus Christ is pleased when we start throwing accusations at each other.&quot; Throughout the open house those handing out pamphlets were allowed to use the facilities at the nearby Mormon Chapel.<br /> <br /> Mormon Church President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] officially dedicated the San Antonio Temple for use on May 22, [[2005]]. The night before the dedication a celebration was held at the Alamodome. More than 20,000 people attended to watch a show featuring over 4,000 singers and dancers, horses, fireworks, and presentations of Texas history, family values, and Mormon beliefs. President Hinckley also spoke to those in attendance about the temple. <br /> <br /> The San Antonio Mormon temple serves about 45,250 members from Waco to Brownsville, Texas. It has a total of 16,800 square feet, two [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], and two [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Other Temples in Texas==<br /> * [[Dallas Texas Temple]]<br /> * [[Houston Texas Temple]]<br /> * [[Lubbock Texas Temple]]<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-171-0,00.html Official LDS San Antonio Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/sanantonio/ San Antonio Texas Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Salt_Lake_Temple&diff=15333 Salt Lake Temple 2008-02-16T05:01:19Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External Links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Temples]][[Category: Places of Church Interest]]<br /> The [[Salt Lake Temple]] was the sixth [[Mormon temple|temple]] completed by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] and the fourth finished after the Mormon pioneers' arrival in what is now the state of [[Utah]]. Its construction took 40 years, and it stands as a striking emblem of the Latter-day Saints' dedication and perseverance. It is also the most well-known temple and has come to symbolize the Church to many throughout the world. [[Image:SLC_Temple.jpg|thumb|LDS Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah]]<br /> <br /> In late July of [[1847]], the first group of [[Mormon Pioneers|Latter-day Saint pioneers]] entered the [[Salt Lake Valley]]. Within a few days, their leader [[Brigham Young]] indicated the precise location where the holy edifice should stand by striking the ground with his cane and announcing, &quot;Here we will build a temple to our God.” Apostle [[Wilford Woodruff]] marked the spot then and there. Construction of the temple began on February 14, [[1853]], following a groundbreaking ceremony conducted by Brigham Young.<br /> <br /> A granite deposit was found nearby, and workers began to hand-chisel massive granite blocks which weighed between 2,500 and 5,600 pounds. These large stones were transported by ox-drawn wagon (and later railroad) to the temple lot. Most of the labor was performed by volunteers who, despite their hardships in trying to settle a new land, gave freely of their time and skills. Brigham Young encouraged the Saints to make the Salt Lake Temple the best it could be. The prophet stated that he wanted “to see the Temple built in a manner that it will endure through the Millennium” (''Journal of Discourses'', 10:254). The temple was built accordingly. Brigham Young also worked extensively with architect Truman O. Angell, directing what the temple was to look like according to the visions and revelations given him by the Lord. The architectural style of the temple is often described as Gothic, complementing the doctrinal symbolism and revelatory layout of the Temple.<br /> <br /> There were numerous challenges which slowed the construction of the temple. At one point Church leaders learned that a U.S. Army contingent was being sent to Utah. Mormons distrusted the government that had allowed them to be persecuted and pushed out of [[Illinois]], [[Missouri]], [[Ohio]], and [[New York]], so the work on the temple was stopped and the entire foundation was buried. As positive relations developed between the U.S. Government and the Church, work on the temple was resumed. The foundation was uncovered, but workers found that there were cracks in the foundation blocks. They were forced to take them out and start over, using new stones that were cut to fit together without mortar.<br /> <br /> The Mormons worked tirelessly to build the 253,015 square-foot temple. Once the exterior was completed, skilled artists and craftsmen were brought in to complete the temple's 170 rooms. The interior furnishings were completed in one year, marking 40 years since the groundbreaking ceremony. The Salt Lake Temple became the largest temple, with 12 sealing rooms and four ordinance rooms (after various additions and remodeling). With over a hundred temples constructed since then, it still remains the largest in the Church.<br /> <br /> The Salt Lake Temple is also unique in that the President of the Church presided directly over a temple. Elder [[David B. Haight]] related why he felt this temple received such special attention:<br /> :&quot;The work of this great temple was so significant to these men that they were willing to carry the additional responsibility of presiding over it and looking after its operation—in essence going to the temple each morning and taking care of business there before going to do the work of the First Presidency of the Church (“Symbol of Sacrifice, Monument to Life,” ''Ensign'', Oct. 1993, 9).<br /> <br /> Unfortunately, Brigham Young did not live to see the completion of the Salt Lake Temple; nor did his successor, [[John Taylor]]. The temple was finally finished under the direction of Wilford Woodruff, then the fourth president of the Mormon Church. Dedicatory services took place on April 6, 1893. Many other dedicatory services followed, providing &quot;opportunity for eighty-two thousand people to participate in presenting their temple to their God” (Wallace Alan Raynor, ''The Everlasting Spires: The Story of the Salt Lake Temple'', Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1965, p. 159).<br /> <br /> [[J. Golden Kimball]] of the First Council of the Seventy said the following about what the Salt Lake Temple meant to him:<br /> :When I think about [the temple], every stone in it is a sermon to me. It tells of suffering, it tells of sacrifice, it preaches—every rock in it, preaches a discourse. When it was dedicated, it seemed to me that it was the greatest sermon that has ever been preached since the Sermon on the Mount.... Every window, every steeple, everything about the Temple speaks of the things of God, and gives evidence of the faith of the people who built it (Conference Report, Apr. 1915, p. 79).<br /> <br /> ''See also [[Temple Square]]''<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-40-1,00.html Official Salt Lake Temple Website]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/saltlake/ Salt Lake Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.templesquareworld.com Temple Square as a Mission]<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> [[Category:Temple Square]]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/4909/slc1.html Interior Photos of Salt Lake Temple] - From Elder Talmadge's book &quot;The House of the Lord.&quot;<br /> {{TemplesUtah}}</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Sacramento_California_Temple&diff=15332 Sacramento California Temple 2008-02-16T05:00:19Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Sacramento California Temple is the 123rd operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The [[First Presidency]] of the Mormon Church announced on April 21, 2001 that a temple would be built in the Sacramento, California area. This temple is the seventh Mormon temple in California. Despite the number temples within the state (more than any state except Utah), the need is still there. The Sacramento California Temple serves a growing membership which totals approximately 80,000 in the area. <br /> <br /> Plans for building the temple were met with little resistance by the surrounding communities and government bodies. Many were glad for the building of the temple in the area because it would improve the land, and bring visitors and money into the area. There was some concern about the height of the temple spire and the Church agreed to lower it twenty feet. <br /> <br /> On August 22, 2004 a site dedication and groundbreaking ceremony were held. Mormon Church President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] presided at the ceremony and gave the site dedication prayer. Other prominent Church members from the area also attended the groundbreaking and site dedication, including Congressman John Doolittle and Mayor Rockholm. The site for the temple includes 46 acres and overlooks the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The temple grounds are designed to fit in with the surrounding landscape. The temple design is slightly larger than most of the Mormon temples currently under construction. The temple has a total of 19,500 square feet, two [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], and four [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> An [[Inside Mormon temples|open house]] took place July 29-August 26, 2006, to allow members of the Church as well as non-members in the community the opportunity to see the inside of the Mormon temple. The dedication of the Sacramento California Temple took place on September 3, 2006 with President Hinckley offering the dedicatory prayer.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Image:Sacramento_lds_mormon_temple.jpg|frame|center|250px]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> {{TemplesCalifornia}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1919-1-170-1,00.html Official LDS Sacramento California Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/sacramento/ Sacramento California Temple page]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Rexburg_Idaho_Temple&diff=15331 Rexburg Idaho Temple 2008-02-16T04:59:41Z <p>Bluedoor99: </p> <hr /> <div>[[image:rexburg lds mormon temple.jpg|frame|Rexburg Idaho Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> <br /> The Rexburg Idaho Temple is the 125th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. The announcement was made by the [[First Presidency]] on December 20, 2003.<br /> <br /> Rexburg, Idaho has always been a small college town with the [[Church Educational System|Church-owned school]] Ricks College being the center point. The college began in 1888 as Bannock Stake Academy; changed to Fremont Stake Academy in 1898; and then to Ricks College in 1903 (named after Thomas E. Ricks, founder of Rexburg, Idaho). <br /> <br /> Ricks College was a well-established two-year college and continued on as such until 2000, when the First Presidency of the Mormon Church announced that Ricks College would become four year [[Brigham Young University-Idaho]]. Consequently the enrollment at the university increased dramatically from 8,949 in 2000 to 12,000 in 2006. <br /> <br /> Students who wanted to attend the temple have had to travel 30 miles to the [[Idaho Falls Idaho Temple]], and it became increasingly difficult to make the trip for many of the students attending Ricks College, due to funds and transportation. Needless to say, with the announcement of the Rexburg Temple, many were ecstatic and looked forward to a temple close by.<br /> <br /> Groundbreaking for the Rexburg Idaho Temple took place July 30, 2005. Construction began and continues to progress at a steady pace (June 2006). The 57,000 square foot, five-story edifice will be the highest building on the BYU-I's campus. A single steeple will rise 168 feet and will be crowned with the gold-leafed statue of the [[angel Moroni]]. Adorning the land between the temple and the Church building, which sits to the West, will be a garden plaza as well as a parking lot to the south. <br /> <br /> As with all Mormon temples, the need to provide easy access for patrons is a concern. The city of Rexburg requested $1.2 million from the federal government in which to build a road that would provide a direct route to campus and to the Rexburg Temple. The request was approved and was also increased to nearly $3 million.<br /> <br /> When the construction is complete, there will be an open house scheduled for all to attend. Following the open house, the Rexburg Temple will be officially dedicated and used only for worthy members of the Mormon Church to attend and perform [[Mormonism and Marriage|marriages]], [[Baptism for the Dead|baptisms]], and sacred [[Temple endowment|ordinances]] intended to provide eternal family relationships. <br /> <br /> On September 21, 2006, the [[Angel Moroni]] statue was installed atop the temple spire in commemoration of the 183rd anniversary of Moroni's visit to the Prophet [[Joseph Smith]]<br /> <br /> {{TemplesIdaho}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1919-1-588-0,00.html Official LDS Rexburg Idaho Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/rexburg/ Rexburg Idaho Temple page]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Template:TemplesIdaho&diff=15330 Template:TemplesIdaho 2008-02-16T04:57:59Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* Other Temples in Idaho */</p> <hr /> <div>==Other Temples in Idaho==<br /> * [[Idaho Falls Idaho Temple]]<br /> * [[Boise Idaho Temple]]<br /> * [[Rexburg Idaho Temple]]<br /> * [[Twin Falls Idaho Temple]] (Under Construction)</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Rexburg_Idaho_Temple&diff=15329 Rexburg Idaho Temple 2008-02-16T04:57:47Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:rexburg lds mormon temple.jpg|frame|Rexburg Idaho Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> <br /> The Rexburg Idaho Temple is the 126th announced temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. The announcement was made by the [[First Presidency]] on December 20, 2003.<br /> <br /> Rexburg, Idaho has always been a small college town with the [[Church Educational System|Church-owned school]] Ricks College being the center point. The college began in 1888 as Bannock Stake Academy; changed to Fremont Stake Academy in 1898; and then to Ricks College in 1903 (named after Thomas E. Ricks, founder of Rexburg, Idaho). <br /> <br /> Ricks College was a well-established two-year college and continued on as such until 2000, when the First Presidency of the Mormon Church announced that Ricks College would become four year [[Brigham Young University-Idaho]]. Consequently the enrollment at the university increased dramatically from 8,949 in 2000 to 12,000 in 2006. <br /> <br /> Students who wanted to attend the temple have had to travel 30 miles to the [[Idaho Falls Idaho Temple]], and it became increasingly difficult to make the trip for many of the students attending Ricks College, due to funds and transportation. Needless to say, with the announcement of the Rexburg Temple, many were ecstatic and looked forward to a temple close by.<br /> <br /> Groundbreaking for the Rexburg Idaho Temple took place July 30, 2005. Construction began and continues to progress at a steady pace (June 2006). The 57,000 square foot, five-story edifice will be the highest building on the BYU-I's campus. A single steeple will rise 168 feet and will be crowned with the gold-leafed statue of the [[angel Moroni]]. Adorning the land between the temple and the Church building, which sits to the West, will be a garden plaza as well as a parking lot to the south. <br /> <br /> As with all Mormon temples, the need to provide easy access for patrons is a concern. The city of Rexburg requested $1.2 million from the federal government in which to build a road that would provide a direct route to campus and to the Rexburg Temple. The request was approved and was also increased to nearly $3 million.<br /> <br /> When the construction is complete, there will be an open house scheduled for all to attend. Following the open house, the Rexburg Temple will be officially dedicated and used only for worthy members of the Mormon Church to attend and perform [[Mormonism and Marriage|marriages]], [[Baptism for the Dead|baptisms]], and sacred [[Temple endowment|ordinances]] intended to provide eternal family relationships. <br /> <br /> On September 21, 2006, the [[Angel Moroni]] statue was installed atop the temple spire in commemoration of the 183rd anniversary of Moroni's visit to the Prophet [[Joseph Smith]]<br /> <br /> {{TemplesIdaho}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1919-1-588-0,00.html Official LDS Rexburg Idaho Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/rexburg/ Rexburg Idaho Temple page]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Reno_Nevada_Temple&diff=15328 Reno Nevada Temple 2008-02-16T04:56:54Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Reno nevada mormon temple.jpg|frame|Reno Nevada Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Reno Nevada Temple is the 81st operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The first temple built in Nevada was in [[Las Vegas Nevada Temple|Las Vegas]] in 1989. Ten years later ground was broken for a second Nevada temple, this time in Reno. After the temple was built but before the it was dedicated, the Reno Nevada Temple was opened to visitors. Visitors were impressed by the temple and the strong emphasis on family it represents. One visitor commented, “I feel there’s so much religious commitment with these people. I was particularly inspired by the focus on family values. I was taken and moved by that, by the importance of keeping the family together. It made me come away really feeling good.” A newspaper columnist wrote: “I was among 5,000 people who visited the final day of the open house.... I was among many non-Mormons delighted to experience the facility.” [1]<br /> <br /> President [[Thomas S. Monson]], First Counselor in the [[First Presidency]], dedicated the Reno Nevada Temple on 23 April 2000. During the dedicatory prayer President Monson said, &quot;Bless all who have made possible this beautiful structure. May they gain satisfaction from the knowledge that they have had a part in creating this sacred edifice. May they recognize that it is no longer simply a building, but rather a house consecrated unto Thee and Thy Beloved Son, a place of holiness, a sanctuary of faith. We pray that the divine presence of this house in this community may be felt by all who pass by, that it may be looked upon with respect and appreciation.” [2]<br /> <br /> The Reno Nevada Temple has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms. It serves over 25,000 members in the area. <br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', July 2000, 74 <br /> # &quot;Reno dedicatory prayer: 'No longer simply a building,'&quot; ''Church News'' 29 Apr. 2000: 10.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-144-0,00.html Official Reno Nevada Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/reno/ Reno Nevada Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/reno.html Reno Nevada Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://home.uchicago.edu/~spackman/temple Resources about the History and Symbolism of Mormon Temples]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Regina_Saskatchewan_Temple&diff=15327 Regina Saskatchewan Temple 2008-02-16T04:56:27Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:regina mormon temple.jpg|frame|Regina Saskatchewan Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Regina Saskatchewan Temple is the 65th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> News of the Regina, Saskatchewan temple was announced on August 3, 1998 while President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] was visiting with missionaries and members in Regina. During the visit, President Hinckley told the people<br /> :You are good people... You get on your knees and pray to God. That is a wonderful thing, when all is said and done.... Many years ago, generations ago, family prayer was a very common phenomenon in Canada and the United States. There isn’t much of it anymore. 1<br /> It is partly because of the prayers of the 6,700 members in the 252,000 square mile area of Saskatchewan that they now have a temple. <br /> <br /> Dedication of the Regina temple made history when for the first time two Mormon temples were dedicated the same day. Because of issues with transportation President Hinckley's dedication of the Halifax Nova Scotia temple was delayed a day. Not wanting members to have to go home and come back President Hinckley decided to go ahead with the dedication of the Nova Scotia Temple. Meanwhile President [[Boyd K. Packer]] was sent to dedicate the Regina Saskatchewan Temple. <br /> <br /> Prior to the dedication, members frantically worked to complete the landscaping and masonry. Because of a truckers' strike the materials had not arrived until a only few days before. So crews worked around the clock to finish the light gray granite facing, completing the exterior the night before the dedication. <br /> <br /> The day before the temple's dedication a mission tri-zone conference was canceled and the 60 [[Mormon missionaries|missionaries]] along with about 40 youth and adult members worked together to lay 18,000 square-feet of sod, plant trees, and raise the granite sign, which stated that the building was a Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. <br /> <br /> About 2,000 members traveled to attend the dedication. During the dedicatory prayer, President Packer offered the temple to the Lord saying, &quot;Wilt Thou be pleased to accept of this the offering of our hands and our hearts. It has been erected as an expression of love for Thee and for Thy divine Son.&quot; He also asked that the Lord pour out rain upon the land, temper the elements, and prosper the Saints as &quot;they serve thee in righteousness.&quot; 2<br /> <br /> The Regina Saskatchewan Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 1998, 105<br /> # &quot;Dedicatory prayer: 'Wilt Thou be pleased to visit it,'&quot; ''Church News'' 4 Dec. 1999: 11.<br /> <br /> {{TemplesCanada}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-101-2,00.html Official LDS Regina Saskatchewan Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/regina/ Regina Saskatchewan Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/regina.html Regina Saskatchewan Temple page]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Redlands_California_Temple&diff=15326 Redlands California Temple 2008-02-16T04:55:55Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Redlands california mormon temple.jpg|frame|Redlands California Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Redlands California Temple is the 116th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The announcement of a temple in Redlands, California on April 21, 2001 was greatly welcomed by the many members of the area. Redlands is in the San Bernardino California area, an area which since 1851, has had a large population of Mormons some of whom are descendants of colonists that first established the community.<br /> <br /> The Mormon Prophet [[Brigham Young]] wanted to establish way stations between Salt Lake City, Utah and Long Beach, California. He sent two [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Apostles]], Amasa Lyman and Charles C. Rich, to California to purchase land. Over four hundred colonists went with them. The two Apostles purchased 35,000 acres. The site where the Redlands California Temple now stands was a part of that originally purchased land. The group of [[Mormon Pioneers| Mormon pioneers]] was quite diverse. Some were veterans of the [[Mormon Battalion]], others were recently freed slaves, and others were new converts from the Southern United States. Despite their differences, their faith united them and they established a thriving, though short-lived, community. In 1857 the federal army threatened to invade Utah and Brigham Young requested colonists sent to other areas return to Utah. Although the Mormon colony was short lived, the colonists contributed greatly to the settlement of Southern California and its development into an economic center.<br /> <br /> The site for the Redlands California Temple was dedicated in December of 2001 and construction began soon after. Mormon members helped in the construction by donating rocks for its building, some of these rocks were from the area where the original colonists of 1851 camped. Young children also donated their pennies to buy the palm trees that are now planted around the temple. The temple sits on 4.6 acres and is 17,300 square feet. It houses two [[Mormon endowment|ordinance rooms]] and three [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> From August 9th through September 6th 2003 an open house was held for the Redlands Temple. About 11,000 people volunteered to help with the open house and more than 140,000 people were able to tour the temple and learn more about the purpose of Mormon temples. The temple was built on a lot that originally was home to an orange grove; during the open house visitors were served orange juice made from the trees that once stood there.<br /> <br /> Church President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] dedicated the Redlands California Temple on September 14, 2003. Thousands of members attended the four dedication services. In the dedicatory prayer President Hinckley stated, &quot;This beautiful structure has come of the consecrations of Thy Saints in all the world. Bless them for their faith and faithfulness. Open the windows of heaven, as Thou hast promised through the prophet Malachi, and pour down blessings upon them that there shall not be room enough to receive them.” [1] The Redlands Temple was the fifth temple built in California. It serves approximately 70,000 Mormon members in the area. <br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # Cray Carlson, “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 2003, 122<br /> <br /> {{TemplesCalifornia}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-169-0,00.html Official LDS Redlands California Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/redlands/ Redlands California Temple page]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Recife_Brazil_Temple&diff=15325 Recife Brazil Temple 2008-02-16T04:55:19Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Recife brazil temple.jpg|frame|Recife Brazil Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Recife Brazil Temple is the 101st operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The Recife Brazil Temple sits on 5.59 acres, shaded by mango trees and towering royal palms, and surrounded by a beautiful garden. The temple exterior is finished with Asa branca granite from Brazil and features a single spire topped with a gold statue of the [[angel Moroni]]. This temple is larger than many Mormon temples being built in order to accommodate the 137,500 members of Church in northern Brazil. Many of them had not previously had a chance to go the temple because they could not afford the 72-hour trip to the temple in São Paulo.<br /> <br /> President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], during a visit to members and [[Mormon missionaries]] in Brazil, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on 11 November 1996. During the ceremony he said, &quot;The gospel is not complete without the ordinances of the house of the Lord. In order to complete our acceptance of Church membership, it is important that we have this holy house. We hope you will live worthy of it. We hope you will come frequently ... Now we have at least two years in which to get ready. Let every man and woman in this congregation, let every boy and girl over 12 years of age, resolve that you will come to the House of the Lord. The boys and girls to do baptisms for the dead, the men and women to receive their endowments, to be sealed in the Lord's holy house, and then to come back again and again and again. &quot; [1]<br /> <br /> During the open house held prior to the dedication, 78,386 visitors toured the Mormon temple. &quot;We believe that the Church here is going to become stronger, given the number of nonmember families who asked to learn more about the Church and the number of less-active members who expressed their desire to return to activity after the open house,&quot; [1] said Cleto Oliveira, a local public affairs representative.<br /> <br /> President Hinckley and President [[James E. Faust]] each conducted two dedicatory sessions for the Recife Brazil Temple on 15 December 2000. More than 7,000 people attended. During the dedicatory prayer a blessing was pronounced upon Brazil, &quot;Smile with favor upon this great nation of Brazil, where Thy work has grown in a remarkable and wonderful way. Prosper its economy. May peace prevail throughout the land. May Thy messengers, the missionaries, be welcomed here; and may their labors be exceedingly fruitful.&quot; [2] <br /> <br /> The Recife Brazil Temple has a total of 37,200 square feet, two [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], and three [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # “News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', Feb. 1997, 73<br /> # &quot;'May peace prevail throughout the land,'&quot; ''Church News'', 23 Dec. 2000, 6<br /> <br /> {{TemplesBrazil}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-136-0,00.html Official LDS Recife Brazil Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/recife/ Recife Brazil Temple page]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Raleigh_North_Carolina_Temple&diff=15324 Raleigh North Carolina Temple 2008-02-16T04:54:50Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Raleigh north carolina mormon temple.jpg|frame|Raleigh North Carolina Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Raleigh North Carolina Temple is the 68th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> For over 150 years the Mormon Church has had a presence in North Carolina. It began with a lone missionary, Jedediah M. Grant, preaching the message of the restored gospel and truthfulness of the [[Book of Mormon]] in 1838. Today there are more than 40,000 [[Latter-day Saints]] living in North Carolina, and the Raleigh North Carolina Temple will serve about 27,000 of these Saints.<br /> <br /> Groundbreaking services for the Raleigh North Carolina temple were held on February 6, 1999. After the temple was completed about 31,000 people toured the temple during the open house. Visitors were surprised to see the many pictures of [[Jesus Christ]]. Wake County Commissioner Yevonne Brannon commenting on the pictures of the [[Savior]] said, &quot;The artwork was simply stunning. I felt myself drawn to each painting and found myself wanting to linger in front of every scene so I could contemplate the meaning of what was being portrayed. But how could I selfishly do that with so many people behind me?&quot; [1]<br /> <br /> Before the first session Elder [[M. Russell Ballard]], one of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Twelve Apostles]], talked to a group of reporters. He described &quot;how the Church shares goals with other religions, such as safeguarding 'values, family, fidelity, and the responsibility of parents for their children, teaching them correct principles, guiding, loving, and showing the way, not letting them get gobbled up by the ravages of the world.'&quot; [1] It is because of this belief in families that the Mormon Church builds temples. <br /> <br /> During the dedicatory prayer of the temple on the 18th of December 1999, President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] said, “We pray for all who enter Thy house that they may be pure and clean in heart and hand. May they here ‘feel thy power, and feel constrained to acknowledge that thou hast sanctified it, and that it is thy house, a place of thy holiness’.” [2]<br /> <br /> The temple features art glass windows and a white marble exterior. The classic modern design features a lone spire topped with a gold statue of the [[angel Moroni]]. The Raleigh North Carolina Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # ''Church News'', 25 December 1999.<br /> # News of the Church,” ''Ensign'', Mar. 2000, 74 <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-104-0,00.html Official LDS Raleigh North Carolina Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/raleigh/ Raleigh North Carolina Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/raleigh.html Raleigh North Carolina Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(Mormonism) Mormon Temples] - Wikipedia</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Provo_Utah_Temple&diff=15323 Provo Utah Temple 2008-02-16T04:54:17Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Provo Utah Temple is the 15th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> [[Image:Provosmall.JPG|frame|Provo Utah Temple - Copyright © 2006 Matthew B. Brown. All Rights Reserved.]]<br /> In 1967, an announcement was made that LDS Church would construct another Utah temple in Provo, to help ease the overcrowding of the [[Salt Lake Temple|Salt Lake]], [[Manti Utah Temple|Manti]] and [[Logan Utah Temple|Logan]] temples already in the area. <br /> <br /> Since Provo’s early years, a hill just northeast of downtown Provo, was called “Temple Hill.” But hopes of a temple being there were cut off when the Maeser Building was built on the hill in 1911 as a part of the [[Brigham Young University]] campus. There was however, a seventeen acres block of property just at the base of Rock Canyon, that was still undeveloped when the temple was announced. This area was easily visible from most parts of Provo and it became the site for the Provo Temple. <br /> <br /> A groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 15, 1969 with President Hugh B. Brown presiding. Construction began soon after. The dedication of the temple was held February 9, 1972. The prayer was written by President [[Joseph Fielding Smith]] and read by President [[Harold B. Lee]]. Only two dedicatory services were held because the sessions were broadcast to several large auditoriums on Brigham Young University campus. Included in this broadcast was the 23,000-seat Marriott Center. <br /> <br /> The Provo temple is one of the busiest temples in the world. Much of this is due to the fact that Brigham Young University and the [[Missionary Training Center]] are both included in the temple's district. However, the Provo temple has led the Church in total number of endowments performed every year since its construction, without counting those done by the missionaries from the MTC and Brigham Young University students.<br /> <br /> Emil B. Fetzer, the architect for the Ogden and Provo temples, had been asked to create a functional design. Efficiency, convenience, and reasonable cost were all factors. The temple has 128,325 square feet, and 12 [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]]. A [[Ordinances|six-ordinance room]] design was approved. An outside hallway surrounds these rooms, and all connect to the Celestial Room in the center. The design is very modern with a single spire. Thirty one years after the temples completion, the [[angel Moroni]] was added to the temple’s spire. <br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-51-0,00.html Official LDS Provo Utah Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/provo/ Provo Utah Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/4909/provo.html Provo Utah Temple page]<br /> <br /> {{TemplesUtah}}</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Preston_England_Temple&diff=15322 Preston England Temple 2008-02-16T04:53:42Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Temples]][[Image:Preston_England.JPG|frame|Preston England Temple]]<br /> The Preston England Temple is the 52nd operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> It was here Preston, England that the Mormon Church first took root, with [[Mormon missionaries]] arriving in 1837. Those missionaries were, [[Heber C. Kimball]], Orson Hyde, and five others. They arrived in Liverpool and within the first week fifty people were [[Mormon baptism|baptized]] and after nine months of preaching the Gospel of [[Jesus Christ]], nearly two thousand people were converted to the gospel. The success of these Mormon missionaries brought a flood of converts from the British Isles. <br /> <br /> Many of those converts immigrated to the United States, taking with them their strengths and talents in hopes of helping the Mormon Church at such a critical time in its history. This exodus, combined with two world wars and economic difficulties, kept many British Mormon congregations small and struggling.<br /> <br /> Before 1951, there were only 6,500 members in the United Kingdom. With the addition of more Mormon missionaries, the Mormon Church saw 1,000 people baptized in 1951 alone. [1]<br /> <br /> Because of the history of the Mormon Church and the growth of membership in Preston, President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] announced that this would be the site for England's second temple (the first being in London). The Preston England Temple is located in Chorley, Lancashire, England, a suburb of Preston and is the centerpiece of a 15-acre complex that includes a stake center, a [[Missionary Training Center|missionary training center]], a [[Family History|family history]] facility, a [[LDS Distribution Centers|distribution center]], temple patron housing, temple missionary accommodations, and a grounds building. The temple itself, with its exterior of white granite and zinc roof, has been described as &quot;reminiscent to the old churches built in this land many years ago.&quot; [2]<br /> <br /> President Hinckley dedicated the Preston England Temple on June 7, 1998. The Preston England Temple has a total of 69,630 square feet, four ordinance rooms, and four sealing rooms.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;The Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland&quot;, by Don Searle, ''Ensign'', 1998, p. 40 <br /> # &quot;The First 100 Temples&quot;, by Chad Hawkins, 2001, p. 145<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-88-0,00.html Official LDS Preston England Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/preston/ Preston England Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/preston.html Preston England Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://home.uchicago.edu/~spackman/temple Resources about the History and Symbolism of Mormon Temples]<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Porto_Alegre_Brazil_Temple&diff=15321 Porto Alegre Brazil Temple 2008-02-16T04:53:16Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Porto alegre mormon temple.jpg|frame|Porto Alegre Brazil Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Porto Alegre Brazil Temple is the 102nd operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The Mormon Church first made its presence in Brazil in 1927 with President Stoof and Elder Stoddard investigating the possibility of bringing [[Mormon missionaries|missionaries]] to the country. In 1928, they returned with two missionaries, and the first baptism took place in April 1929. However, Mormon missionaries did not begin officially teaching the gospel until 1933. By 1960 there were fewer than 500 members.<br /> <br /> During the next fifteen years, the membership of the Church in Brazil grew rapidly enough that President [[Spencer W. Kimball]] announced the building of a temple in [[São Paulo Brazil Temple|São Paulo Brazil]]. The temple's completion in 1978 sparked an awakening of the people in Brazil and Church membership skyrocketed. Today there are a total of four temples in Brazil with another announced.<br /> <br /> The announcement to build a temple in Porto Alegre came in September 1997. At the time of its dedication on December 17, 2000, it was the last of 34 temples dedicated in the year 2000. Mormon Church President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] offered the dedicatory prayer.<br /> <br /> The Porto Alegre Temple overlooks the city from the east toward a large river and port for which the city is named. It has an exterior of white granite and a single spire topped with a statue of the [[angel Moroni]]. The temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two [[Mormon endowment|ordinance rooms]], and two [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> {{TemplesBrazil}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-137-0,00.html Official LDS Porto Alegre Brazil Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/portoalegre/ Porto Alegre Brazil Temple page]<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(Mormonism) Mormon Temples] - Wikipedia</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Portland_Oregon_Temple&diff=15320 Portland Oregon Temple 2008-02-16T04:52:46Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Portland oregon mormon temple.jpg|frame|Portland Oregon Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Portland Oregon Temple is the 42nd operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The Oregon temple sits on 7 acres of lush green land in Lake Owego, Oregon. The temple has six white spires and a white marble exterior accented with green marble trim and topped with a green slate roof. The three east spires on the temple represent the Melchezidek [[Priesthood]] and the three west spires represent the Aaronic Priesthood.<br /> <br /> The land for the Portland Mormon Temple was purchased in the 1960s with the purpose of building a Junior College. However, when it came time to build a temple in Oregon, the Temple Committee realized that the property was the place for the temple. Getting approval for the temple's construction, however, was not without opposition though. The process of getting the property approved for the Portland Temple included at least twenty-seven public hearings, eight lawsuits, and four petition drives which were intended to stop the development. Elder Bean who was the Temple Committee Chairman said, &quot;The Saints are tested; it is almost as though the Lord wants the members to know how much they want a temple.&quot; [1]<br /> <br /> When the temple was completed the attitudes of those in the community changed and almost three hundred thousand people attended the open house. On August 19, 1989 the Portland Oregon Temple was dedicated by President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] who was an [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|apostle]] at the time. He pronounced that the temple is, &quot;a place of peace and holiness, a refuge from [the] storms of life.&quot; [2]<br /> <br /> The Portland Oregon Temple has a total of 79,220 square feet, four [[Temple endowment|ordinance rooms]], and fourteen [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;Saints to the Columbia&quot;, by Kullberg, 113<br /> # &quot;Temple Dedicated&quot;, by Avant, 3<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-78-0,00.html Official LDS Portland Oregon Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/portland/ Portland Oregon Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/portland.html Portland Oregon Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Perth_Australia_Temple&diff=15319 Perth Australia Temple 2008-02-16T04:52:18Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Perth australia temple.jpg|frame|Perth Australia Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The [[Perth Australia Temple]] is the 106th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The Perth Australia Temple is a great blessing to the 12,000 members that it serves. Previously members had to travel a distance equivalent to going from Los Angeles to New York in order to attend the nearest temple in Sydney. Local reaction to the Mormon temple was favorable.<br /> <br /> At the groundbreaking ceremony Elder Kenneth Johnson quoted letters from the governor and the premier of Western Australia. Governor Jeffrey wrote, &quot;I have no doubt that the temple will contribute to the growth and stability of the Church here. But more importantly it will contribute to the growth and stability of members and their families.&quot; [1] Premier Court was equally positive. &quot;The significant growth of the membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout the world is accompanied by the growing respect and influence for good in the Western Australian community,&quot; he wrote. &quot;Now at the end of the 20th Century an important extension of the work and witness of the Church is about to be built in Perth.&quot; [1]<br /> <br /> Church President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] commented, &quot;In view of the fact that we do not build a temple until there are sufficient people in the area, until there are sufficient tithe payers, and until there is sufficient faith, the very construction of these sacred buildings becomes an indicator of the increase of faith and obedience to the principles of the gospel.&quot; [2] This is apparent since in just 100 years, since the first [[Mormon missionaries]] entered western Australia, Church membership has grown to 12,000 members.<br /> <br /> As the approximately 37,000 visitors toured the [[Mormon temple]] during the open house, they soon realized that [[Jesus Christ]] is central to the Mormon Church. President Hinckley commented that people tour the temples with reverence and respect. Visitors often marvel at the beauty of the temples. &quot;But among many things, they are most impressed with pictures of the Savior they see in these holy houses. They will no longer regard us as a non-Christian people.&quot; [2]<br /> <br /> President Hinckley dedicated the Perth Australia Temple on 20 May 2001. During the dedicatory prayer he blessed the country of Australia saying, &quot;We thank Thee for this land of Australia, where this and other temples have been built. We thank Thee for the freedom of worship, which obtains here. May this great nation always remain a place of individual liberty, that men and women may approach Thee within these walls without threat or disturbance of any kind.” [3]<br /> <br /> The Perth Australia Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], and two [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # ''Church News'', 4 December 1999<br /> # Gordon B. Hinckley, “Welcome to Conference,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 1999, 4 <br /> # &quot;'We thank Thee for this land of Australia,'&quot; ''Church News'', 26 May 2001, 25 Jun. 2005<br /> <br /> ==Other Temples in Australia==<br /> * [[Adelaide Australia Temple]]<br /> * [[Brisbane Australia Temple]]<br /> * [[Melbourne Australia Temple]]<br /> * [[Sydney Australia Temple]]<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-141-0,00.html Official LDS Perth Australia Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/perth/ Perth Australia Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/people/joseph_smith/index.html Prophet Joseph Smith] - Lightplanet</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Papeete_Tahiti_Temple&diff=15318 Papeete Tahiti Temple 2008-02-16T04:51:47Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Papeete tahiti temple.jpg|frame|Papeete Tahiti Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Papeete Tahiti Temple is the 25th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The building of the Papeete Tahiti Mormon Temple was announced on April 2, 1980. Until its completion, members in Tahiti had to travel to [[Hamilton New Zealand Temple|New Zealand]] to attend a temple.<br /> <br /> There is a lot of Mormon history in French Polynesia. The first [[Mormon missionaries]] arrived in 1844. It was the first mission of the Church where missionaries would be teaching in a language other than English. Missionaries were able to find many who wanted to join the Church, but missionary work was stopped in 1852 when the government put restrictions on missionary work. Despite the slow missionary work members in the area remained strong in the gospel and in 1891, the first Mormon meetinghouse was built in Takaroa. It is the oldest Mormon meetinghouse in the South Pacific. In 1892 governmental restrictions were removed and missionary work again went forward in the area. <br /> <br /> Members in the area have been stalwart and loyal to the Church, and in 1976, President of the Church at the time, [[Spencer W. Kimball]] announced that he would travel to Tahiti for a conference. Many Church members traveled days in small boats to attend the conference. One group of fifty people arrived a few days before the conference from the small island of Taenga. At the time, no one thought there were any members on the island. The group explained that the entire population of the island were members and that they had all traveled three days on a small schooner to Tahiti for the conference. Today eight percent of the total population of French Polynesia are members of the Mormon Church. In 2004 a large celebration was held for the 160th anniversary of the Mormon Church in French Polynesia. The Church is strongly supported in the area with many government dignitaries that have thanked members and leaders of the Church for their service to the people.<br /> <br /> A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication for the Papeete Tahiti Temple were held on February 13, 1981 with [[Spencer W. Kimball]] presiding. The temple was open for tours to the public October 13-22 1983. Those who toured the 9,936 square foot temple were able to see the two [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], two [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]], Celestial room, [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistery]], and other facilities of the temple used to carry out ordinances according to Mormon beliefs. The temple site is five acres. The exterior of the temple is finished in stucco using imported white sand and the grounds are beautifully landscaped.<br /> <br /> The Papeete Tahiti Temple was dedicated by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] in multiple sessions held October 27-29, 1983. The temple serves more than 21,000 members of the Mormon Church in six stakes of French Polynesia.<br /> <br /> After renovations the Tahiti Temple is scheduled to have a second open house October 14-November 4, 2006 and then it will be rededicated on November 12, 2006. Plans are being made to hold a cultural celebration and member meeting the day before the dedicatory services.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-61-0,00.html Official LDS Papeete Tahiti Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/papeete/ Papeete Tahiti Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/papeete.html Papeete Tahiti Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2671/ECLDSEn.html Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Panama_City_Panama_Temple&diff=15317 Panama City Panama Temple 2008-02-16T04:51:00Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Panama city temple.jpg|frame|Panama City Panama Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> <br /> The Panama City Panama Temple is the 127th announced temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> During a conference held in December 2000, President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] told over 4,500 members of Panama that &quot;the [Mormon] Church would find a way to build a Temple there if they faithfully paid their tithing and kept the other commandments,&quot; President Hinckley understood and expressed his concern that the cost of a temple would far exceed the members tithing contributions, but &quot;promised them that the Lord would bless them through the exercise of their faith to obey the [tithing] law.&quot; [1]<br /> <br /> That announcement to build the Panama City Panama Temple came in August 2002. This would be the first Mormon temple to be built in the country of Panama. As of March 2006, there were more than 39,000 members of the Mormon Church in the country who, for many years, had sacrificed to attend the closest temple in [[Guatemala City Guatemala Temple|Guatemala]].<br /> <br /> Hurricane Beta lingered over the coasts of Panama and Costa Rica the day before the groundbreaking scheduled for October 30, 2005. But, by the next day it had moved north leaving a beautiful sky enjoyed by those in attendance. After the groundbreaking, presided over by Elder Spencer V. Jones, the construction of the temple officially began.<br /> <br /> The Panama City Panama Temple is located on a hill adjacent to a Church building and can visibly be seen by travelers from the canal and across the country. On the property of the temple, there will be offices and housing that will accommodate the temple presidency, temple missionaries, and members attending the temple.<br /> <br /> The completion of the Panama City Panama Temple is expected to be completed sometime in late 2007.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # ''Church News'', Sep 2002<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1919-1-30-0,00.html Official LDS Panama City Panama Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/panamacity/ Panama City Panama Temple page]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Palmyra_New_York_Temple&diff=15316 Palmyra New York Temple 2008-02-16T04:50:31Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Palmyra new york temple.jpg|frame|Palmyra New York Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The [[Palmyra New York Temple]] is the 77th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The site for the [[Palmyra]] New York Temple, atop a wooded hill in pastoral western [[New York Period|New York]], holds a special place in the hearts of members of the Mormon Church. To the west, in a [[Sacred Grove|grove of trees]], is where founder and first [[Mormon prophet|prophet]] [[Joseph Smith]] had a [[First Vision|vision]] in which he saw [[Godhead|God the Father]] and [[Jesus Christ]].<br /> <br /> At the groundbreaking ceremony current Church President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] said, &quot;This is where the First Vision occurred and I think it appropriate that we build a House of the Lord on this ground. I regard this temple as perhaps the most significant, in one respect, in the entire Church. It was right here in the Sacred Grove where it all began.&quot; [1] President Hinckley also commented on the incredible growth of the Church saying, &quot;From the First Vision this work has spread over the earth to more than 160 nations with more than 10 million people who are members of this Church. Who could ever have imagined it when that boy [Joseph Smith] walked into the grove, that the consequences of that event would become what we see today.&quot; [1]<br /> <br /> The Palmyra, New York area is seeped in Church history. The temple sits on ground owned by the Church adjacent to the Sacred Grove and is also on the grounds where the Smith log cabin stood. It was in that little home that Joseph Smith received visitations from the [[angel Moroni]]. Near the temple site is the Hill [[Cumorah]] where the gold plates were buried, which Joseph Smith later translated to the [[Book of Mormon]]. About thirty miles away is the Peter Whitmer Farm where the Church was first organized in 1830. <br /> <br /> Local reaction to the new temple was positive and more than 30,700 visitors toured the new temple before its dedication. The temple serves about 18,000 members within seven stakes. The Palmyra New York Temple was dedicated on 6 April 2000, the 170th anniversary of the organization of the Church. While only about 1,200 members attended the dedicatory sessions within the temple itself nearly 1.5 million members took part through media broadcasts throughout the United States and Canada.<br /> <br /> The day before the Palmyra New York Temple dedication snow fell, and the morning of April 6th began with heavy rain and chill temperatures. But as President Hinckley and others went out to lay the cornerstone of the temple bright sunshine broke through the clouds. After the cornerstone ceremony the storm continued, &quot;leaving representatives of the news media commenting on the timing of the temporary calm and sunshine.&quot; [2] Members of the Mormon Church were not surprised. During the dedication President Hinckley said: &quot;This is the anniversary of the organization of Thy restored Church. One hundred and seventy years ago it was established in nearby Fayette.<br /> From that small beginning it has spread over the earth, and our hearts are filled with gratitude for its marvelous growth.&quot; [3]<br /> <br /> The Palmyra New York Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two [[Mormon endowment|ordinance rooms]], and two [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]]. The exterior is white marble. Forty art glass windows inside the temple depict Joseph Smith's First Vision and the surrounding Sacred Grove. A gold statue of the angel Moroni tops the single spire. Beautiful carved cherry wood railings, wainscoting, and moldings line the halls, along with hand-sculpted carpeting. <br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # ''Church News'', 29 May 1999<br /> # “News of the Church,” Ensign, May 2000, 107<br /> # &quot;Dedicatory prayer: 'We acknowledge that it all began here,'&quot; ''Church News'', 15 Apr. 2000<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-113-0,00.html Official LDS Palmyra New York Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/palmyra/ Palmyra New York Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/palmyra.html Palmyra New York Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/history.html History of Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/people/joseph_smith/index.html Prophet Joseph Smith] - Lightplanet</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Orlando_Florida_Temple&diff=15315 Orlando Florida Temple 2008-02-16T04:49:24Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Orlando florida mormon temple.jpg|frame|Orlando Florida Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Orlando Florida Temple is the 46th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The Mormon Church had a rough start in Florida. As early as the 1850's [[Mormon missionaries]] began arriving in the area, but it was not until 1895 that the Church became established in the state. Many of the early members of the Mormon Church in Florida experienced persecution so intense that some were beaten to death by mobs. Missionary work was slow and in 1947 the first stake in the entire South was established in Jacksonville, Florida. Today the Church has blossomed in Florida with more than 110,000 members in the state. <br /> <br /> On April 6, 1991, it was announced by the [[First Presidency]] of the Mormon Church that a temple would be built in Orlando, Florida. A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held on June 20, 1992, and presided over by [[James E. Faust]]. The site of the temple is 13 acres in an area where the 165-foot spire topped with an [[angel Moroni]] statue can be easily seen. <br /> <br /> The temple was open for tours September 10-30, 1994. Those who toured the 70,000 square foot temple were able to see the four [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], five [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]], Celestial room, and [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistery]], as well as learn more about Mormon beliefs associated with the temple. Before the open house for the general public, two days of &quot;VIP&quot; events were held. Elder [[M. Russell Ballard]], a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] personally gave tours of the temple to media representatives, local government, business and education leaders, clergy leaders, and residents within a two-mile radius of the temple. On the first day of public tours more than 10,000 people visited the temple. By the end of the twenty-day open house over 90,000 people had toured the temple. <br /> <br /> The Orlando Florida Temple was dedicated in eleven sessions held during the 9-11 of October 1994. The temple was dedicated by President of the Mormon Church at the time, [[Howard W. Hunter]]. The dedication was a huge event with more than 4,000 volunteers needed to direct traffic and guide members to their seats. More than 20,000 people attended the dedication ceremonies. The Orlando Temple serves 95,000 members in 22 stakes in Florida and one stake in southern Georgia. The temple serves a culturally diverse area and offers ordinance work in forty different languages. <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-82-0,00.html Official LDS Orlando Florida Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/orlando/ Orlando Florida Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/orlando.html Orlando Florida Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.mormon.org/temples Mormon Temples] - Mormon.org<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/history.html History of Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Oklahoma_City_Oklahoma_Temple&diff=15314 Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple 2008-02-16T04:48:34Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Oklahoma city mormon temple.jpg|frame|Oklahoma City Oklahoma Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple is the 95th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> In March 1999, Church members in Oklahoma learned that a Mormon temple would be built in their area. Needless to say, the members were ecstatic that they would not have to travel the nearly 200 miles to the [[Dallas Texas Temple]].<br /> <br /> Years earlier, the Mormon Church had purchased land on which to build a meetinghouse. With the purchase of this land, the sellers donated an additional parcel of land. The meetinghouse was built and the members enjoyed using the additional land for social and sporting events. When asked in 1999 if they could give up their baseball field for a temple, the local members were both willing and eager.<br /> <br /> The groundbreaking for the Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple took place on July 3, 1999 in Yukon, Oklahoma. During the groundbreaking ceremony local Church leader David Lawton spoke of the tornado that just two months earlier had devastated the area: &quot;I feel, in looking back, that there was a great purpose of the Lord in the tornado: 1) It strengthened us – helped us all remember how temporary the things of this world are. [They are] not to be relied on, and 2) It ... temper[ed] opposition to our Temple.&quot; [1]<br /> <br /> Before the tornado there was a great deal of uncertainty and misunderstanding about the Mormons and their Church. But after the devastating tornado, there were over 100,000 Mormons from Oklahoma and neighboring states that gave help to those families, businesses, schools, and churches in need. Those in the Mormon Church that helped out the community also helped others view the Mormons in a different light. <br /> <br /> Although it was devastating, many local members of the Mormon Church agreed that the tornado helped prepare the way for the Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple to be built in that community. Church leaders were able to move forward with the building of the temple without any substantial difficulty or resistance. <br /> <br /> The Oklahoma Temple open house began on July 15, 2000 with over 40,000 visitors touring the temple in the seven-day period. Organizers experimented with having half of the tours self-guided and the other half with a guide. They quickly discovered that the guided tours were far more successful and soon arranged for all tours to be assisted by a guide. In fact, the guided tours were so successful that they were used for future open houses in Mormon Temples. By the end of the week, fifteen hundred copies of the [[Book of Mormon]] were placed and thirty-eight [[Mormon missionaries|missionary]] referrals were received.<br /> <br /> President [[James E. Faust]], first counselor in the [[First Presidency]] dedicated the Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple on July 30, 2000. In the dedicatory prayer, President Faust said, &quot;We pray for Thy cause and kingdom, that it may grow stronger in this community. May all who have favored Thy cause be blessed for that which they have done. May many continue to seek for knowledge concerning Thy work until they have embraced Thy restored gospel…May none of evil intent enter the portals of Thy house. May the defiling hand of the vandal and the destroyed be kept from the exterior. May all who pass this way recognize Thy temple as a sacred and beautiful structure built unto Thy Holy Name.&quot; [2]<br /> <br /> The Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple has a total floor area of 10,769 square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;The First 100 Temples&quot;, by Chad Hawkins, 2001, p. 253<br /> # &quot;A Sacred and Beautiful Structure&quot;, Dedicatory Prayer, Aug 2000, p. 7<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-130-0,00.html Official Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/oklahomacity/ Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/oklahoma.html Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/features/mission.shtml Mormon Missionaries] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/people/joseph_smith/index.html Prophet Joseph Smith] - Lightplanet</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ogden_Utah_Temple&diff=15313 Ogden Utah Temple 2008-02-16T04:48:02Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Ogden utah mormon temple.jpg|frame|Ogden Utah Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Ogden Utah Temple is the 14th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The [[Ogden Utah History|Ogden Utah]] Temple is much like its twin, the [[Provo Utah Temple]]. In the mid-sixties it became apparent that more temples were needed to reduce the crowding in the [[Salt Lake Temple|Salt Lake]], [[Logan Utah Temple|Logan]], and [[Manti Utah Temple|Manti]] temples. Fifty-two percent of all endowments in the Church were being done in these three temples. The [[First Presidency]] decided to build two new temples, one at each end of the Wasatch Front, in Ogden and Provo. The Ogden Temple serves more than 135,000 members. <br /> On September 7, 1970 a cornerstone laying ceremony was held for the Ogden Temple.<br /> <br /> The site for the Ogden Temple was a ten-acre lot called Tabernacle Square that the Church had owned since the area had been settled. In 1921, President [[Heber J. Grant]] had inspected the site as a possible place for a temple but had decided that the time was not right for a temple in the area. When the time was right, the Ogden Temple was dedicated on January 18, 1972, by President [[Joseph Fielding Smith]].<br /> <br /> The Ogden Temple is different from the previous temples built by the Church in many ways. The design is extremely contemporary. The lot chosen for the Ogden Temple is in downtown Ogden, surrounded by businesses and offices. For many this temple helps remind them that while they may walk everyday in the world of man, their goals, dreams, and actions should be higher, and focused on the temple. The Ogden temple is also significant because it was the first temple built in Utah since the Salt Lake Temple was dedicated in 1893. The Ogden temple is 115,000 square feet; it has four floors, one below ground, and 283 rooms. The design was made to be extremely efficient and six ordinance rooms surround the celestial room in a circle. This design allows endowment sessions to start every fifteen to twenty minutes. There are also eleven sealing rooms. The stone on the Ogden Temple is fluted, and between the stone decorative metal grillwork has been added. Gold windows with directional glass also add to the beauty of the temple. About thirty years after its construction, a statue of the [[angel Moroni]] was added to the spire.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-50-0,00.html Official LDS Ogden Utah Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/ogden/ Ogden Utah Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/4909/ogden.html Ogden Utah Temple page]<br /> <br /> {{TemplesUtah}}</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Oaxaca_Mexico_Temple&diff=15312 Oaxaca Mexico Temple 2008-02-16T04:47:20Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Oaxaca mexico mormon temple.jpg|frame|Oaxaca Mexico Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The [[Oaxaca Mexico Temple]] is the 74th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> In 1949, Arwel L. Pierce, the president of the Mexican Mission, while visiting the area prophesied that the Church would flourish in Oaxaca. Since that time, [[Mormon missionaries]] have baptized 8,500 members in Oaxaca. The number of members in surrounding areas that are served by the temple totals more than 28,000. <br /> <br /> Because of faith and membership growth President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] announced in 1999 that a temple would be built in Oaxaca. <br /> During the temple [[Inside Mormon temples|open house]] more than 10,000 people visited the new temple. Many visitors commented on the peaceful feeling found within the temple. The Oaxaca Mexico Temple was the first time President [[James E. Faust]], Second Counselor in the [[First Presidency]], dedicated a temple. The temple was dedicated on 11 March 2000. More than 18,000 members attended the four dedicatory sessions. <br /> <br /> During the dedicatory prayer President Faust said, speaking in behalf of the local members, &quot;We have longed for the day when a house of the Lord would be built nearer to us that we might come here often and worship Thee in spirit and in truth, and receive those ordinances, for both the living and the dead, which lead to immortality and eternal life through the great Atonement wrought by our Redeemer, Thy Beloved Son.” [1]<br /> <br /> The Oaxaca Mexico Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet, two [[Mormon endowment|ordinance rooms]], and two [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]].<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> # &quot;Oaxaca dedicatory prayer: 'May we come here frequently,'&quot; ''Church News'' 18 Mar. 2000, 25 Jun. 2005 <br /> <br /> {{TemplesMexico}}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-110-0,00.html Official LDS Oaxaca Mexico Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/oaxaca/ Oaxaca Mexico Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/oaxaca.html Oaxaca Mexico Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion &amp; Ethics<br /> * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(Mormonism) Mormon Temples] - Wikipedia<br /> * [http://home.uchicago.edu/~spackman/temple Resources about the History and Symbolism of Mormon Temples]<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/daily/missionary/index.htm Mormon Missionary Work] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://www.josephsmith.com/ Joseph Smith - American Prophet]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Oakland_California_Temple&diff=15311 Oakland California Temple 2008-02-16T04:46:50Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Oakland California Temple is the 13th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> [[Image:Oaklandtemple.jpg|frame|Oakland California Temple, ded. 1964]]<br /> The building of the Oakland California Temple was announced on May 26, 1962. With its completion the Oakland Temple was the second of seven temples in California.<br /> <br /> The temple in Oakland had been long awaited. In 1924, [[George Albert Smith (Prophet)|George Albert Smith]], then a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] saw a vision. In the vision a great white temple stood in the Oakland hills. Land for the temple was purchased as early as 1943, but construction did not start until 1962. <br /> <br /> [[David O. McKay]] held a groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication on May 26, 1962. The site of the temple is 18.3 acres and is so prominent that ships entering San Francisco Bay use the temple as a navigation landmark. <br /> <br /> The Oakland California Temple was open to the public for tours October 5-31, 1954. Those who attended the open house toured the 95,000 square foot temple and were able to see the four [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], seven [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]], Celestial room, [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistery]], and other facilities needed to accommodate ordinances according to Mormon beliefs. The design of the temple is modern with five spires (the only temple with five spires) and Oriental influence, which is designed to reflect the large Asian population in Northern California. The exterior features decorative friezes including one of the [[Savior]]. <br /> <br /> The temple was dedicated in multiple sessions held during November 17-19, 1964. President of the Church at the time, David O. McKay gave the dedicatory prayer. Near the temple members of the Mormon Church in the area put on a yearly [http://www.oaklandtemplepageant.org/home.html Oakland Temple Pageant]. The [[LDS Pageants|pageant]] includes hundreds of actors, dancers, singers, tech crewmembers, and a balcony choir. <br /> <br /> {{TemplesCalifornia}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-49-0,00.html Official LDS Oakland California Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/oakland/ Oakland California Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.oaklandmormontemple.org/ Oakland Mormon Temple Website]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nuku%27alofa_Tonga_Temple&diff=15310 Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple 2008-02-16T04:45:53Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Nuku alofa tonga temple.jpg|frame|Nuku'alofa Tonga Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple is the 23rd operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The first [[Mormon missionaries]] arrived in Tonga in 1891. Missionary work in the area was steady but in 1922 a law was passed restricting the number of North Americans who could get visas to Tonga. Because of this law, Church leaders began calling missionaries in Tonga to serve in their own country. This was very beneficial to the Church in Tonga because when World War II started in 1940 and outside leadership had to return to the U.S. there was a strong base of [[Mormon leadership|leaders]] and [[Priesthood]] holders among the local members of the Church. On June 7, 1946, the [[Book of Mormon]] was published in Tongan, which greatly increased missionary work, and in 1954 the Church began publishing a [[Liahona Magazine|Church magazine]] in Tongan.<br /> <br /> The first stake was organized in 1968; at the time there were just over 10,000 members in Tonga. There are numerous Mormon schools in Tonga and they have helped the Mormon Church grow in the area even when proselyting was restricted or when other missionary work was slow. Now the Tongan monarchy fully supports the Church. The king of Tonga encourages his people to keep the [[Sabbath]] day holy, and businesses are closed on Sunday. Tongan tradition supports the idea that [[family]] comes first, making the principles of the Mormon Church inviting to many people of Tonga. Today Tonga has more Mormons per capita than any other nation in the world. Forty two percent of the population are members of the Mormon Church. <br /> <br /> On April 2, 1980 the Mormon Church announced that a temple would be built in Nuku'alofa Tonga. A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication were held on February 18, 1981. President of the Church at the time, [[Spencer W. Kimball]] presided at the ceremony and gave the dedicatory prayer. Tonga's king, Tauga'ahau Tupou IV attended the ceremony. Labor missionaries who volunteered their time from New Zealand and other South Pacific Islands did most of the construction of the temple. <br /> <br /> The Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple was open to the public for tours July 19th through the 30th 1983. Those who toured the 14,572 square foot temple were able to see the exterior, walk the grounds of the five acre temple site, and see the interior which includes two [[Temple endowment|ordinance rooms]], three [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]], the Celestial room, and [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistery]], as well as other facilities needed to carry out ordinances according to Mormon beliefs. The temple is located on the grounds of the Liahona College, on Tonga's main island Tongatapu, the school is the largest Mormon school in the country. <br /> <br /> [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] dedicated the temple in multiple sessions held during August 9-11 1983. The Nuku'alofa Temple serves more than 45,000 Mormon members in the Tongan islands. The Tonga temple is very busy, staying open six days a week and even all night on the last Friday of every month so that all who want to attend have the opportunity. This is in part because of the Tongan people's respect for their ancestors and interest in [[Family History|family history]] work. <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[Inside Mormon temples|Inside Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Mormon temple|Mormon Temples]]<br /> * [[Temple endowment|The Temple Endowment]]<br /> * [[Mormon undergarments|Mormon Undergarments]]<br /> * [[LDS Weddings]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1929-1-59-0,00.html Official LDS Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/nukualofa/ Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/nukualof.html Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts<br /> * [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet<br /> * [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Newport_Beach_California_Temple&diff=15309 Newport Beach California Temple 2008-02-16T04:44:50Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[image:Newport beach california temple.jpg|frame|Newport Beach California Mormon Temple]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Temples]]<br /> The Newport Beach California Temple is the 122nd operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> The First Presidency of the Mormon Church announced on April 22, 2001 that a temple would be built in Newport Beach, California. It is the sixth of seven Mormon temples in California.<br /> <br /> As early as 1846, Mormons played a significant role in the building up of California. A ship of Mormons from New York arrived in what was then known as Yerba Beuna (now San Francisco) On July 31, 1846. Many continued on to Utah to be with the other members of the Mormon Church but some stayed behind and helped in the early building of San Francisco. Early in 1847 members of the [[Mormon Battalion]] arrived in Southern California and were released from duty. Many chose to stay and settle in California. Six members of the Mormon Battalion were present when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848, which launched the gold rush and an influx of people to California. In 1851 a group of 450 Mormon missionaries were sent by [[Brigham Young]] to California. These settlers built up a city in the San Bernadino area. Today there are more than 760,000 Mormons in California, making up more than two percent of the state's population. <br /> <br /> A groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication for the Newport Beach Temple were held on August 15, 2003. Duane B. Gerrard, first counselor in the North America West Area Presidency, presided at the ceremony and dedication. Before construction could begin the Church had to work very closely with concerned residents of the area, compromises were made to the original plan that included such things as turning off lighting by 11:00 p.m., changing the exterior finish of the temple from off-white to an earth tone, and reducing the height of the spire from 124 feet to 100 feet. As plans moved forward the spire was reduced by another ten feet. The temple site is 8.8 acres. As construction neared completion an [[angel Moroni]] statue was placed on top of the spire of the temple on January 13, 2005. <br /> <br /> The Newport Beach Mormon temple was open to the public for tours July 23 through August 20, 2005. Those who attended the open house were able to see the exterior of the temple -- finished with Salisbury pink granite from North Carolina -- the grounds, and the interior including two [[Temple endowment|ordinance rooms]], three [[Mormonism and Marriage|sealing rooms]], the Celestial room, [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistery]], and other facilities needed in the temple to carry out ordinances according to Mormon beliefs. The temple has a total floor area of 17,800 square feet. <br /> <br /> President of the Church, [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] dedicated the temple on August 28, 2005. The Newport Beach California Temple serves 50,000 members in Orange County. <br /> <br /> {{TemplesCalifornia}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-168-0,00.html Official LDS Newport Beach California Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/newportbeach/ Newport Beach California Temple page]<br /> * [http://www.newportbeachmormontemple.org/ Newport Beach Mormon Temple Website]</div> Bluedoor99 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nauvoo_Temple&diff=15308 Nauvoo Temple 2008-02-16T04:43:47Z <p>Bluedoor99: /* External Links */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Temples]][[Category: Places of Church Interest]]<br /> ==Nauvoo Temple: The Original==<br /> [[Image:Nauvoo.jpg|frame|Original Nauvoo Temple, © 2005 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.]]<br /> The Nauvoo Temple was the second [[Mormon temple|temple]] constructed by the small but growing [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], the first having been built in [[Kirtland Temple|Kirtland, Ohio]]. In 1839, the [[Latter-day Saints]] were pushed from their homes in [[Missouri Period|Missouri]] by mobs. They sought refuge in Illinois and were given a charter to build a city on the banks of the Mississippi. The land was a swamp, and the people labored to drain the land and build a city. In 1841, the [[Mormon prophet|prophet]] and leader of the Church, [[Joseph Smith]], announced that a temple should again be built. The command of the Lord is recorded in the [[Doctrine and Covenants]]:<br /> :But I command you, all ye my saints, to build a house unto me; and I grant unto you a sufficient time to build a house unto me ... Therefore, verily I say unto you, that your anointings, and your washings, and your baptisms for the dead, and your solemn assemblies, and your memorials ... for the beginning of the revelations and foundation of Zion, and for the glory, honor, and endowment of all her municipals, are ordained by the ordinance of my holy house, which my people are always commanded to build unto my holy name. And verily I say unto you, let this house be built unto my name, that I may reveal mine ordinances therein unto my people (Doctrine and Covenants 124:31, 39-40).<br /> <br /> The task was daunting; most of the members had lost everything when they were driven from their homes in Missouri. Some donated all of their life savings to the building of the Nauvoo Temple; others donated their time to help build it. Roughly 1,200 men worked in the stone quarries to cut giant limestone blocks out of the ground. The women were asked to donate their pennies to the temple fund as well as their time for sewing clothing and preparing meals for the men working on the temple. The [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Twelve Apostles]] recorded the effort made by the saints to build the temple:<br /> :Many have volunteered to labor continually, and the brethren generally are giving one-tenth part of their time, or one-tenth part of their income, according to circumstances; while ... sisters ... are knitting socks and mittens, and preparing garments for the laborers, so that they may be made as comfortable as possible during the coming winter. (''History of the Church'', Vol. 4, p. 434) <br /> <br /> Mercy Fielding Thompson told how the sisters began donating their pennies:<br /> :At one time after seeking earnestly to know from the Lord if there was anything that I could do for the building up of the Kingdom of God, a most pleasant sensation came over me with the following words. Try to get the Sisters to subscribe one cent per week for the purpose of buying glass and nails for the Temple. I went immediately to Brother Joseph. ... He told me to go ahead and the Lord would bless me. (Pearson H. Corbett, ''Hyrum Smith, Patriarch'', p.441)<br /> More than one million dollars was donated to the temple fund by the time the temple was completed. <br /> <br /> By 1844, [[Nauvoo]] (nicknamed the City of Joseph) rivaled Chicago as Illinois’ largest city. Neighbors felt threatened by the large number of Mormons and began to demand that the Saints leave Nauvoo. In late June, Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were [[Martyrdom of Joseph Smith|killed by a mob]], and it was obvious that the saints would not be allowed to stay in Nauvoo. The temple was not completed until May 1846, but by this time many of the Saints had left Nauvoo because of persecution. Individual rooms of the temple were dedicated as they were finished. This allowed nearly five thousand saints to receive sacred [[Temple endowment|temple covenants]] before they were forced to leave. Only two years after its completion, the temple was almost completely destroyed by arsonists, and in 1850 a tornado toppled most of what remained of the temple. Over time, stones were taken from the temple to be used for houses and other buildings in the area. <br /> <br /> Don L. Searle, an editor for the ''[[Ensign Magazine]]'', had the following to say about the Nauvoo Temple:<br /> :As Latter-day Saint pioneers left Nauvoo in 1846, many looked back longingly at the temple they left behind. For some, the sight of the temple on the hill above the Mississippi River may have been their last mental picture of their beautiful city. If they could gaze on the same spot today, they would recognize the temple that stands there now. The new Nauvoo Illinois Temple has been made to look like the first one (“Nauvoo: A Temple Reborn,” ''Ensign'', July 2002, 15).<br /> <br /> ==Nauvoo Temple: Rebuilt==<br /> [[Image:Nauvoo_Temple.jpg|frame|LDS Nauvoo Illinois Temple, © 2005 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.]]<br /> In the closing session of the April 1999 [[General Conference]], President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], gave the following announcement, “I feel impressed to announce that among all of the temples we are constructing, we plan to rebuild the Nauvoo Temple.” The news was received with joy and tears by members and even those not of the LDS faith. The rebuilt Nauvoo Temple would stand as a memorial to the great legacy of those pioneers who suffered so much in order to build a beautiful house to their God, only to be driven from their homes in the middle of winter. Of the excitement to rebuild, President Hinckley later stated:<br /> :Excitement filled the air. Men and women came forth with a desire to be helpful. Large contributions of money and skills were offered. Again, no expense was spared. We were to rebuild the house of the Lord as a memorial to the Prophet Joseph and as an offering to our God (“O That I Were an Angel, and Could Have the Wish of Mine Heart,” ''Ensign'', Nov. 2002, 4).<br /> <br /> On October 24, 1999, a groundbreaking ceremony was held. The Church had been able to obtain a building permit that allowed them to rebuild the temple on the exact same plot where the original temple had once stood. Builders labored tirelessly to try and recreate the original look of the Nauvoo Temple. Original architectural drawings were found and used to help in the process. The Church estimates that nearly 2,500 people helped build the temple. Of those, 150 were volunteers, and over 24,000 hours of work were donated to the building of the temple. Keith Stepan, who oversaw the building of the Nauvoo temple, said that 95 percent of the outside of the temple was exactly as it was originally. The inside was harder to replicate, because there was not much information about it, but a few drawings were found and careful attention was paid to make sure that furnishings and artwork were made of items available in the 1800s. <br /> <br /> A cornerstone laying ceremony was held on November 5, 2000. On that occasion President Hinckley stated,<br /> :I would hope that every time you pass that cornerstone [of the new temple] you will think of Him whom it represents, Him whom it symbolizes, the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the foundation of this work. And upon that foundation rests the structure of apostles and prophets, the priesthood of God, with all of the authority inherent therein. And the building of the temple on top of that, all fitly framed together (“President Hinckley and the Nauvoo Temple,” ''Ensign'', July 2002, 24).<br /> <br /> So many people were interested in the progress of the building of the temple that a “temple cam” was set up. It took pictures every minute that were published on the Church’s internet site. As the temple neared completion, it was announced that an open house would be held during May and June 2002. Approximately 250,000 free open house tickets were given away, but more wanted to attend, so another 50,000 were printed. During the open house, hundreds of volunteers helped lead people through the temple. <br /> <br /> June 27, 2002 was set as the date for the dedication of the Nauvoo temple. Thirteen different sessions were held to accommodate the large number of Saints who wanted to attend. The dedicatory services were also broadcast via satellite to thousands of locations worldwide, so that those who were not able to attend the service in the temple were still able to participate in the historic event. The date itself was special as well, the anniversary of the [[Martyrdom of Joseph Smith|martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum]]. Said President Hinckley: <br /> :On the recent 27th of June, in the afternoon at about the same time Joseph and Hyrum were shot in Carthage 158 years earlier, we held the dedication of the magnificent new structure. It is a place of great beauty.... It is a fitting and appropriate memorial to the great Prophet of this dispensation, Joseph the Seer. How grateful I am, how profoundly grateful for what has happened. Today, facing west, on the high bluff overlooking the city of Nauvoo, thence across the Mississippi, and over the plains of Iowa, there stands Joseph’s temple, a magnificent house of God (“O That I Were an Angel ...&quot;, 4).<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> * [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-160-0,00.html LDS.org: Nauvoo Illinois Temple]: Temple schedule, map and directions, and construction photos<br /> * [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/nauvoo/ Nauvoo Illinois Temple page]: Temple schedule, map and directions, brief history, and wallpapers<br /> * [http://users.marshall.edu/~brown/nauvoo/nt-parent.html Nauvoo Temple Page]: Historical information, sketches, descriptions, and chronology<br /> * [http://www.nauvootemple.com/ NauvooTemple.com]: News, photos, and construction photos</div> Bluedoor99