Meridian Idaho Temple

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Meridian Idaho Temple
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Meridian Idaho Temple
Number158
DedicationNovember 19, 2017, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Site15.73 acres (6.37 ha)
Floor area67,331 sq ft (6,255.3 m2)
Height120.2 ft (36.6 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
←
Tucson Arizona Temple
Meridian Idaho Temple		 →
Cedar City Utah Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedApril 2, 2011, by Thomas S. Monson [1]
GroundbreakingAugust 23, 2014, by David A. Bednar [2]
Open houseOctober 21 – November 11, 2017
Current presidentBruce Edward Hobbs
Location Meridian, Idaho, U.S.
Geographic coordinates 43°40′18.45″N116°24′51.71″W / 43.6717917°N 116.4143639°W / 43.6717917; -116.4143639
Exterior finishPrecast concrete
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms3 (two-stage progressive)
Sealing rooms5
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The Meridian Idaho Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Meridian, Idaho. The intent to build the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 4, 2011, during the church's semi-annual general conference. [1]

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History

On December 19, 2011, it was announced that the Meridian Idaho Temple would be constructed at 7345 North Linder Road, north of the intersection of North Linder Road and Chinden Blvd. [3]

David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presided at the temple's groundbreaking on August 23, 2014. [4] A public open house was held from October 21 through November 11, 2017. [5] The temple was dedicated on November 19, 2017 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf. [6] [7]

The temple's design incorporates seismic standards above the code requirements, including its exterior cladding. The cladding is connected to the steel frame so that it discharges energy through a rocking motion and acts like a buffer in the event of an earthquake. [8] The temple interior includes marble quarried from Egypt, Italy, and Spain. [9] [10] According to the church, the temple's design includes the syringa (Idaho' state flower) and golds, blues and greens in the wool rugs and stained glass, reflecting Idaho harvest and nature. [11]

In 2020, like all the church's other temples, the Meridian Idaho Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. [12]

See also

Temples in Boise Metro ( edit )

Eastern Idaho Temples
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References

  1. 1 2 "Church Announces New Temples in Canada, Colorado and Idaho", MormonNewsroom.org (News Release), LDS Church, April 2, 2011, retrieved January 5, 2015
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  4. ↑ Sowell, John (August 24, 2014), "LDS Church breaks ground for new Meridian temple", Idaho Statesman
  5. ↑ "Dedication Dates Announced for Tucson, Meridian and Cedar City Temples: Open house will begin in June for the Tucson Arizona Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, January 26, 2017
  6. ↑ Prescott, Marianne Holman (November 19, 2017). "'A steadfast and immovable line' to eternity: Meridian Idaho LDS Temple is dedicated". Deseret News. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Meridian Idaho Temple Is Dedicated: Fifth Idaho temple is the 158th worldwide.", Newsroom, LDS Church, November 19, 2017
  8. ↑ "ENR Mountain States 2018 Best Projects Cultural/Worship: Award of Merit: Meridian Idaho LDS Temple". Engineering News-Record. October 19, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  9. ↑ "ENR Mountain States 2018 Best Projects Cultural/Worship: Award of Merit: Meridian Idaho LDS Temple". Engineering News-Record. October 19, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  10. ↑ Caldwell, Tiffany (November 19, 2017). "Mormon church dedicates fifth temple in Idaho". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  11. ↑ Beech, Holly (October 16, 2017), "'Sacred,' not secret: New Meridian temple to open for public tours", Meridian Press, retrieved January 16, 2019
  12. ↑ 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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