Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple

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Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple
Number196
Dedication15 September 2024, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Site5.8 acres (2.3 ha)
Floor area32,240 sq ft (2,995 m2)
Official website • News & images
Additional information
Announced5 April 2020, by Russell M. Nelson [1]
Groundbreaking21 August 2021, by Randall K. Bennett
Open house15-31 August 2024
Location Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Geographic coordinates 40°41′39″N80°08′28″W / 40.6942°N 80.1410°W / 40.6942; -80.1410
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms2
Sealing rooms2
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The Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in the Cranberry Township suburb of Pittsburgh. The intent to construct the temple was announced on April 5, 2020, during general conference by church president Russell M. Nelson. [2] The temple is the church's second in the state of Pennsylvania, and the first in the western part of the state. [3]

Contents

A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on August 23, 2021, conducted by Randall K. Bennett, a church general authority.

History

The temple was announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020. [4] On January 20, 2021, the LDS Church announced the temple would be built on the 2000 block of Powell Road in Cranberry. This is a 5.8 acre site next to an existing church meetinghouse. [5]

Ground was broken for the temple on August 23, 2021, with Randall K. Bennett presiding. Local community leaders also attended. With construction compete, a public open house was held from August 16, 2024, through August 31. The temple was dedicated on September 15, 2024, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf. [4]

Design and architecture

The temple's architecture reflects the cultural heritage of the Pittsburgh area and the spiritual significance to the church.

Site

The temple sits on a 5.8-acre plot, and the landscaping around the temple features flower gardens and grass fields. [4] These elements are designed to provide a tranquil setting to enhance the sacred atmosphere of the site.

Exterior

The structure stands 125 feet tall, constructed with granite cladding. [6] The exterior is characterized by a single central spire, chosen for its symbolic significance and alignment with temple traditions. [7] The design uses elements to reflect of both local culture and symbolism to the church.

Interior

The interior features a floral motif which uses the mountain laurel (Pennsylvania’s state flower) and the blossoms of the dogwood tree. The temple’s interior design also features patterned green and gold carpets, art glass windows, and crystal chandeliers. [8] The temple is centered around the celestial room, which is designed to foster a spiritually uplifting environment. The temple includes two ordinance rooms, two sealing rooms, and a baptistry, [7] each designed for ceremonial use.

Symbols

The design has elements representing Latter-day Saint symbolism to provide spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function. Symbolism is an important subject to church members, one of the most important being the celestial room which represents “coming into the presence of God the Father and Jesus Christ.” [8]

Cultural and community impact

The completion of the temple has been met with excitement from local church members. [9] The open house has been covered by local papers such as the Pittsburgh Magazine, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and the Butler Eagle. [6] [10] [9]

Temple presidents

The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff. The first temple president is James M. Jindra, with Elizabeth L. Jindra as matron. [4]

Admittance

On April 15, 2024, the church announced that a public open house would be held from August 16–31, 2024, (excluding Sundays). [11] The temple was dedicated by Dieter F. Uchtdorf on September 15, 2024. [12] Like all temples of the church, the [name of temple] is not used for Sunday worship services. [10] Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship. [13]

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