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Pres. Nelson to dedicate Syracuse LDS Temple on Sunday
SYRACUSE, Utah (ABC4) — The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, will dedicate Utah's 22nd LDS Temple. The Syracuse Utah Temple, located at 1098 South 2500 West, will be dedicated on Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m. Open house held for Syracuse Utah Temple The temple was announced during the April 2020 General Conference of the Church, and ground was broken on the temple on June 12, 2021. Since Nelson became the leader of the church in 2018, 200 temples have been announced, bringing the total to 382 — which are either open, being renovated, under construction, or have been announced. The temple recently held its open house from May 10 to May 31. When dedicated, this will be the 22nd LDS Temple operating in Utah. of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are referred to by members as 'Houses of the Lord,' according to the Church website. Members hold the entire property of Temples sacred, from the grounds outside to what is inside and what happens inside. MORE INFO: What are Latter-day Saint Temples 'From the very beginning, there have been sacred places upon the earth where God has communed with His children. They were designated by God and hallowed by His presence as places where He would teach and bless His children,' the Church says on its site. The Church teaches that throughout biblical history, the Tabernacle carried around was a '' The Church also points to several additional scriptures from the and , which mention temples on several occasions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-05-2025
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LDS temple in Antofagasta Chile opens for public tours
SALT LAKE CITY () — The Antofagasta Chile Temple of t is beginning its open house period today, a period in which both members and non-members alike can walk through and learn about what takes place in Latter-day Saint Temples. Elder Craig C. Christensen from the LDS Church's temple department and the South America South Area Presidency led special guests through the temple on Monday, May 12. The open house runs from today, May 14, to May 24 excluding Sundays. 'I have a very personal connection with Chile. I arrived here as a missionary 48 years ago, when there were only 30,000 members,' Elder Christensen told members of the media on Monday during the guided tour. This temple was announced just over five years ago by Prophet and President of the Church, Russell M. Nelson. Construction began just over a year later in November of 2020 and will be Chile's third operating temple. Other temples announced or in construction include Santiago West, Puerto Montt and Viña del Mar. The temple will be dedicated on June 15 by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Chile is home to over 600,000 Latter-day Saints. of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are referred to by members as 'Houses of the Lord,' according to the Church website. Members hold both the structures and the grounds as sacred. 'From the very beginning, there have been sacred places upon the earth where God has communed with His children. They were designated by God and hallowed by His presence as places where He would teach and bless His children,' the Church says on its site. The Church teaches that throughout biblical history, the Tabernacle carried around was regarded as a '' The Church also points to several additional passages from the and , which mention temples on several occasions. Inside the Temple, members of the Church seek to draw closer to God by making covenants and performing 'saving' ordinances from themselves or members of their family who have passed on. These temples are typically only open to members who have a . 'Those who are endowed in the house of the Lord receive a gift of God's priesthood power by virtue of their covenant, along with a gift of knowledge to know how to draw upon that power,' , said in an address to members of the church. In the Church, members also believe in the practice of baptizing family members who have passed away and confirm them as members of the Church, if they wish to accept them in the spirit world. Sealings for marriage and family sealings can also be performed in the temple. There are currently over 350 temples across the world that have been announced, are operational, or are presently under construction — over 180 of those have been announced by President Nelson. The Church's first temple in 1833. The temple took three years to complete and was dedicated in 1836. According to the Church, in what is now found in section 110 of , the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to the LDS Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and accepted the Kirtland Temple as His house. Speaker Johnson supports ban on stock trading for members of Congress Ballon triggers Davis High fire alarm disrupting students' AP testing LDS temple in Antofagasta Chile opens for public tours KTVX-KUCW's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Sweepstakes Tom Brady to ride in 'Fastest Seat in Sports' in vehicle driven by Jimmie Johnson ahead of Indy 500 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-03-2025
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LDS Church Apostle Jeffrey Holland dedicates Toronto Ontario Temple
TORONTO () — President Jeffrey R. Holland, the acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, rededicated the of the Sunday afternoon. 'Today we are happy to break the lock on the Toronto Ontario Temple and its grounds, to have what we pray will be a continuous flow of faithful recommend holders in this renewed opportunity now open to us,' Holland said to those assembled both in person and across several different digital means. What are Latter-day Saint Temples? Holland told members in attendance that they should take the time to rededicate themselves to the promises of Christlike living. For many Latter-day Saints in Ontario, having President Holland there was what some called 'a beautiful moment.' Following a recent health scare, Holland commented that he is pleased with the improvement of his health. 'I felt great. I am so happy with some improvement in my health, or at least in my movement and the conditions of my health,' President Holland told the Church Sunday. 'I was very, very happy about that and happy to be back in Toronto.' Originally announced in 1984 and finished in 1990, the Toronto Ontario Temple was the second to be built in Canada and the first on the east side of the country. It is currently one of 11 Temples announced, under construction, or in operation in the country. Odette Yu has served in the Toronto temple for over a decade and told the Church that this was 'everything and more than I expected.' 'It was my first time being in the dedicatory session. It was everything and more than I expected. The temple felt different. We've been here during construction. We've been here for the open house. But it was different when the dedication took place. We could feel there was a difference in the temple,' she said. Her husband, Steven said this was probably their most powerful experience in the temple. 'We can hardly wait to serve the Lord here in His holy house,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-02-2025
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What are Latter-day Saint temple garments?
SALT LAKE CITY — Over the years, many different religions have worn some sort of religious garment (i.e. a Yakama, the nun's habit, the priest's cassock, etc.) and the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is no different. Many people, both members and non-members alike, have talked about what Latter-day Saints wear under their clothes. The Church has also updated those garments to cater to church members worldwide. We're talking about the garments of the Holy Priesthood, or the temple garment. What are Latter-day Saint Temples? These garments are not the only sacred religious garments to Latter-day Saints, there are also the robes of the holy priesthood, which are only worn in Latter-day Saint Temples. More on those in a minute. The LDS Church says that the undergarments worn by members of the church have deeply rooted history and symbolism in scripture. 'Biblical scripture contains many references to the wearing of special garments. In the Old Testament the Israelites are specifically instructed to turn their garments into personal reminders of their covenants with God,' the church says online quoting scripture from the book of Numbers 15:37-41. For many Latter-day Saints, these garments, have a deep significance for members of the LDS Church. on these garments says the garments are for endowed members of the church 'who have made sacred promises of fidelity to God's commandments and the gospel of Jesus Christ.' These garments are worn daily. 'To Church members, the modest temple garment, worn under normal clothing, along with the symbolic vestments worn during temple worship, represent the sacred and personal aspect of their relationship with God and their commitment to live good, honorable lives,' the article says. The church also addresses some of the jokes made about these garments that say the undergarments are 'magical.' 'Some people incorrectly refer to temple garments as magical or 'magic underwear.' These words are not only inaccurate but also offensive to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There is nothing magical or mystical about temple garments, and Church members ask for the same degree of respect and sensitivity that would be afforded to any other faith by people of goodwill,' the Church says. There are also 'the robes of the holy priesthood' that were mentioned earlier, these garments are not usually seen because these garments are used in Latter-day Saint Temple ceremonies, primarily for the endowment ceremony, which is when members make a covenant to uphold certain laws that God has given Latter-day Saints. Members receive the endowment in two parts. 'In the first part, you will privately and individually receive what are called the initiatory ordinances. These ordinances include special blessings regarding your divine heritage and potential. As part of these ordinances, you will also be authorized to wear the sacred temple garment and covenant to wear it throughout your life,' 'In the second part, you will receive the rest of your endowment in a group setting. This takes place in an instruction room with others who are attending the temple. Some of the endowment is presented through video and some by temple workers. During the ordinance, events that are part of the plan of salvation are presented. They include the Creation of the world, the Fall of Adam and Eve, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Apostasy, and the Restoration. You will also learn more about the way all people can return to the presence of the Lord,' the article says. Once endowed, members of the church can continue to go through the Temple and endow family members who have passed on and give them the chance to accept the offerings. For Latter-day Saints, these are just a few of the ways members of the Church draw closer to God. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
