San Diego California Temple

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San Diego California Temple
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San Diego California Temple
Number45
DedicationApril 25, 1993, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site7.2 acres (2.9 ha)
Floor area72,000 sq ft (6,700 m2)
Height169 ft (52 m)
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Church chronology
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Additional information
AnnouncedApril 7, 1984, by Spencer W. Kimball
GroundbreakingFebruary 27, 1988, by Ezra Taft Benson
Open houseFebruary 20 – April 3, 1993
Current presidentJames P. Little (2020-present)
Designed byWilliam S. Lewis, Jr.
Location San Diego, California, United States
Geographic coordinates 32°51′59.0″N117°13′43.6″W / 32.866389°N 117.228778°W / 32.866389; -117.228778
Exterior finishMarble chips in plaster
Temple designModern, two-tower
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4 (stationary)
Sealing rooms8
Clothing rentalYes
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The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). [1] Located near the La Jolla community of San Diego, it was built with two main spires, but unique to this temple are four smaller spires at the base of each main spire. The East spire is topped with the familiar angel Moroni statue which has historically been on many of the church's temples.

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History

The San Diego Temple was announced on April 7, 1984, and dedicated on April 25, 1993, by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 7.2-acre (2.9 ha) plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 8 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 72,000 square feet (6,700 m2).

Although there is no visitors' center, the church maintains the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town, San Diego.

In 2010, the temple underwent maintenance to the exterior, including cleaning, recaulking, and repair of the roof. [2]

In 2020, like all others in the church, the San Diego California Temple was temporarily closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. [3]

Presidents

Notable temple presidents include J. Clifford Wallace (1998-1999); Joe J. Christensen (1999–2002); and David E. Sorensen (2005–08).

See also

Temples in California ( edit )

Los Angeles Temples
Temples in the Los Angeles metropolitan
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  • ButtonRed.svg = Operating
  • ButtonBlue.svg = Under construction
  • ButtonYellow.svg = Announced
  • ButtonBlack.svg = Temporarily Closed
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References

  1. ↑ "San Diego California Temple - Details". The Church of Jesus of Latter-Day Saints. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  2. ↑ Sanchez, Leonel (April 21, 2010). "Mormon temple off I-5 getting touch-up". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
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