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| − | [[Image:Paris_France_Temple_Cont2.JPG|thumb|<center><span style="color:#0000FF">Paris France Temple</span></center>]] | + | [[Image:Red-Cliffs-Utah-Temple.png|250px|thumb|<div align="left"><span style="color:#0D8ED3">Red Cliffs Utah Temple. ©2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span></div>]] |
| − | Paris France will be the location of one of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint’s]] newest temples. The news was first broken by the French press in July 2011 while government approvals were still pending. Church President, [[Thomas S. Monson]] announced the Church's intention of building a temple on the outskirts of Paris in July 2011 and then confirmed it during the October 2012 semi-annual [[General Conference]] worldwide broadcast. Construction is planned for grounds in Le Chesnay, France, located in Paris’ western suburbs.
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| − | There are currently about 38,000 members of the Church in more than 100 congregations in France. [[Missionaries]] are serving in two missions in the country.
| + | For a five-week period, St. George, Utah, will be home to both the Church’s oldest operating temple — the [[St. George Utah Temple]] — and the newest — the '''[[Red Cliffs Utah Temple]]''' — until the dedication of the [[Urdaneta Philippines Temple]] on April 28, 2024. The two temples in St. George are located just 3.5 miles apart. |
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| − | The Paris Temple is the first to be completed in France. In the past the French Saints have attended temples in [[Frankfurt Germany Temple|Frankfurt Germany]], [[The Hague Netherlands Temple|The Hague, Netherlands]], and [[Bern Switzerland Temple|Bern, Switzerland]].
| + | :President [[Jeffrey R. Holland]] recounted how he and his wife, Sister Patricia Holland, were driving in the proposed area of the new temple, knowing the need for a name since St. George has had its namesake temple for nearly a century and a half. He recalled his wife looking north toward Pine Valley and mentioned Red Cliffs as a possibility because of the dominating geological feature.[https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/03/24/president-eyring-dedicates-the-red-cliffs-utah-temple-a-tribute-to-faith-of-the-past-and-confidence-in-the-future/] |
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| − | [[Mormon Missionaries|Mormon missionary]] work in France began shortly after the Church’s organization. The apostle [[John Taylor]], who later served as the prophet of the Church, began a lengthy European proselyting mission in 1849. France’s first six Latter-day Saints organized the country’s first congregation in April of 1850 in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Just over three years later, there were nine small congregations in France, totaling 337 church members. Many of France’s first members (289 of that 337) were from the Channel Islands.
| + | :They later suggested Red Cliffs as a name option to the First Presidency, the Apostle said, adding that the name represents not only the immediate area but also honors much of the entire temple district that encompasses the Virgin River region.[https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/03/24/president-eyring-dedicates-the-red-cliffs-utah-temple-a-tribute-to-faith-of-the-past-and-confidence-in-the-future/] |
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| − | The growth of the Church continued at a slow pace until World War II ended. The LDS Church’s contributions to European reconstruction after the war sparked interest from outsiders. Missionaries resumed the work in France and the Church’s growth rate increased. In 1955, the renown [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]] stopped to perform at the Parisian Palas de Chaillot during its historic European tour, at which time the country’s membership was roughly 1,500. The first meetinghouse for church members was finished and dedicated in 1962.
| + | President [[Henry B. Eyring]], Second Counselor in the [[First Presidency]], dedicated the temple in two sessions on Sunday, March 24, 2024. |
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| − | Former Church President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] visited France in 1998, prophesying that someday French members would enjoy a temple of their own. During a return visit in 2004, he asked members to exercise patience and faith. Now these members, who come from all walks of life, enjoy the exciting fulfillment of that promise.
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| − | ==Updates==
| + | The '''[[Manti Utah Temple|Manti Temple]]''' closed for a major renovation in October 2021 and will be rededicated on April 21, 2024. |
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| − | In France, Le Parisien reported that the final hurdles were cleared for the construction of the Paris France Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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| − | [http://www.leparisien.fr/espace-premium/yvelines-78/le-maire-a-dit-oui-au-temple-des-mormons-09-11-2011-1709366.php Le Parisien reported on 9 November 2011], "It's now a done deal. The city council has just given its green light by validating the building permit filed by La Foncie des Régions on behalf of the Mormon Church."
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| − | In February 2012, [http://www.voanews.com/english/news/europe/Frances-First-Mormon-Temple-Sparks-Controversy-138959424.html Voice of America reported] controversy regarding the building of the Paris France Mormon Temple. France is traditionally a Catholic country, but as in many countries in Western Europe, few attend church. As a secularized country, France is wary of any religion, especially a religion as demanding of its followers as Mormonism. The fact that only worthy Mormons can attend the temple also concerns some French people. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints assures the French people that it is not extremist in any way and that the gardens (open to the public) will be a blessing to local residents. There is always an open house staged before a Mormon temple is dedicated to worship, and many LDS temples offer holiday programs for the public.
| + | A joint statement from the Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was released on March 5, 2024: |
| | + | : Today, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the responsibility and ownership for the '''[[Kirtland Temple]]''', several historic buildings in Nauvoo, and various manuscripts and artifacts officially transferred from Community of Christ to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for an agreed-upon amount. Together, we share an interest in and reverence for these historic sites and items and are committed to preserving them for future generations.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sacred-sites-and-historic-documents-transfer-to-church-of-jesus-christ] |
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| − | ==Dignitaries Attend Reception and Tour Paris France Temple==
| + | “We are deeply honored to assume the stewardship of these sacred places, documents, and artifacts,” said [[Russell M. Nelson]], President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We thank our friends at Community of Christ for their great care and cooperation in preserving these historical treasures thus far. We are committed to doing the same.”[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sacred-sites-and-historic-documents-transfer-to-church-of-jesus-christ] |
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| − | On Thursday, 6 April 2017, dignitaries attended a reception and toured the newly completed Paris France Temple located just outside of Paris in Le Chesnay, France, which per the [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865677314/Mayor-of-Le-Chesnay-welcomes-Mormons-and-their-temple-to-France.html ''Deseret News''] is "a small city that borders Versailles on a site along Boulevard Saint-Antoine, within walking distance of the beautiful gardens of the Château de Versailles." The words that hold deep spiritual meaning to members of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], "Sainteté au Seigneur, La Maison Du Seigneur" — "Holiness to the Lord, The House of the Lord" were visible above the entrance as the guests entered the sacred edifice. Elder [[Neil L. Andersen]] of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]], Bishop [[Gerald Causse|Gérald Caussé]] of the [[Presiding Bishopric]], and former GOP presidential candidate [[Mitt Romney]] gave remarks in French to the dignitaries attending. Each of their wives was also in attendance. Per the ''Deseret News'', "The Caussés raised their family nearby and were longtime church leaders in France before Bishop Caussé's current assignment, and both Elder Andersen and Mitt Romney served LDS missions to France, with Elder Andersen also serving three years as a mission president in Bordeaux."
| + | Included in the transfer are original elements of the Kirtland Temple, including an oval window frame, front door keystone and frame, stone arch, windows, and pieces of original stucco and sandstone.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/frequently-asked-questions-clarify-the-transfer-of-sacred-sites-and-historic-documents] |
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| − | Nearly 19 years after President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] had told the faithful Saints in France, "The time has come when you deserve to have a temple among you, and we'll look for a place to build one," Philippe Brillault, Mayor of Le Chesnay, greeted a crowd of 100 government, church and business leaders to welcome Latter-day Saints and their new temple to France. In French, he remarked, "Nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir. Nous vous respecterons à mesure que vous nous respectez, et nous vivrons en harmonie." - "We are happy to welcome you. We will respect you as you respect us, and we will live in harmony."
| + | The Kirtland Temple will remain an historic building. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reopened it on March 25, 2024, for public tours at no charge. |
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| − | During his remarks, Elder Neil L. Andersen referenced "The Little Prince," by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, and quoted a portion in French:
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| − | :"Et maintenant, voici mon secret, un secret très simple: ce n'est qu'avec le cœur qu'on peut voir à juste titre; ce qui est essentiel est invisible pour les yeux."
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| − | :"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
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| − | He further commented, "The temple is considered the House of God and while physically beautiful, constructed by skilled craftsmen with the finest materials, it is what is invisible — "His Spirit and influence" — that is so beautiful to those who come here."
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| − | During his remarks, Mitt Romney stated, "Aujourd'hui, nous vivons dans un monde divisé. Ceux de différentes confessions peuvent se réunir. Il est bon d'avoir un endroit où nous sommes tous des enfants de Dieu." - "Today we live in a divided world. Those of different faiths can come together. It's good to have a place where we are all children of God."
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| − | The free public open house for the Paris France Temple began on Saturday, 22 April 2017 and ended on Saturday, 13 May 2017. There was not an open house on Sunday, 23 and 30 April and 7 May.
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| − | During a three-week open house, more than 47,500 people visited and toured the temple, including clergy, community leaders and residents living near the temple, as well as members of the Church.
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| − | ==Mormon Youth Celebrate History and Culture of France==
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| − | A cultural celebration titled "Que Votre Lumiere Luise Ainsi Devant Les Hommes," or "Let Your Light So Shine Before Men" ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/5.16?lang=eng#p15 Matthew 5:16]) was held on Saturday, 20 May 2017. The celebration featured music and dance performances by 950 Mormon youth from 13 stakes in France, Belgium and Switzerland gathered at the Velodrome National - a stadium which accommodates bike races - de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. The program opened with a reenactment of the famous Tour de France bike competition. In a fun twist, Latter-day Saint [[Missionaries|missionaries]] won the race.
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| − | Cultural celebration director, [http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865680439/President-Eyring-tells-French-youth-Que-la-fte-commence.html Christian Euvrard, said], "light — the light that happened centuries ago when Christianity arrived in France — is the common theme that runs through the celebration. The light grew and found roots in the Reformation and then in the Restoration." He continued, "The Paris France Temple is the result of the faith — all the light — throughout the centuries. Once light starts, little by little it becomes greater and greater."
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| − | President [[Henry B. Eyring]], [[First Counselor]] in the [[First Presidency]], told the youth, "I hope you will have a wonderful time. I know that all who watch the performance will share in your happiness and be blessed by your talents. The Lord will bless all who have performed tonight and all who have trained and encouraged them. May we enjoy and long remember this celebration."
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| − | Anais Elumba, 14, of the Lyon France Stake, said she participated in the event to celebrate the new temple. "I want to say thanks to my God because He has built a temple in France," she said. "It is beautiful. The temple is the house of God. I want to celebrate." Konrad Harris, 16, said he also wants to celebrate the new temple in France. The temple in France is proof that the gospel will continue to grow in the country, said Clementine Elumba, 14. Serge Pettitt, 14, said he participated in the cultural event to show the joy he has for the temple.
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| − | ==The Paris France Temple is Dedicated==
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| − | The temple was dedicated on Sunday, 21 May 2017, in three sessions - 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. - and broadcast to meetinghouses in France and French-speaking units in the Europe area. The three-hour block of meetings was canceled so that members could attend. President [[Henry B. Eyring]], [[First Counselor]] in the [[First Presidency]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] presided and dedicated the temple.
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| − | Prior to the dedication, President Eyring conducted the symbolic cornerstone ceremony that signifies the construction is complete and the new temple is ready for dedication.
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| − | Joining President Eyring were Elder [[Neil L. Andersen]] of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]]; Elder [[Larry Y. Wilson]], executive director of the Temple Department; Elder [[Paul V. Johnson]], president of the Church’s Europe Area; and [[Presiding Bishop]] of the Church, [[Gerald Causse|Gérald Caussé].
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| − | During his remarks, [http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/paris-france-temple-is-dedicated President Eyring said], "Dedications are a great opportunity for youth to have their faith increased in the blessings that come from a temple. These celebrations, they feature the young people because we’re hoping that it will set their hearts towards the day that they can come to the temple themselves."
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| − | There are currently approximately 38,000 members of the Church in more than 100 congregations in France, many of them second-, third- and fourth-generation Latter-day Saints. The first [[Missionary|missionary]] to France arrived in 1849, and a small congregation was organized in 1850. [[Missionaries]] are now serving in two [[Mission|missions]] in the country. The Paris France Temple is the first temple in France and the 156th temple in the world.
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For a five-week period, St. George, Utah, will be home to both the Church’s oldest operating temple — the St. George Utah Temple — and the newest — the Red Cliffs Utah Temple — until the dedication of the Urdaneta Philippines Temple on April 28, 2024. The two temples in St. George are located just 3.5 miles apart.
“We are deeply honored to assume the stewardship of these sacred places, documents, and artifacts,” said Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We thank our friends at Community of Christ for their great care and cooperation in preserving these historical treasures thus far. We are committed to doing the same.”[4]
Included in the transfer are original elements of the Kirtland Temple, including an oval window frame, front door keystone and frame, stone arch, windows, and pieces of original stucco and sandstone.[5]
The Kirtland Temple will remain an historic building. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reopened it on March 25, 2024, for public tours at no charge.
