Saratoga Springs Utah Temple

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Saratoga Springs Utah Temple
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Saratoga Springs Utah Temple
Number179
Dedication13 August 2023, by Henry B. Eyring [1]
Site22.71 acres (9.19 ha)
Floor area97,836 sq ft (9,089.3 m2)
Height199.75 ft (60.88 m)
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Additional information
Announced2 April 2017, by Thomas S. Monson [2]
Groundbreaking19 October 2019, by Craig C. Christensen [3]
Open house15 April-8 July 2023
Current presidentLon William Sorensen
Location Saratoga Springs, Utah, United States
Geographic coordinates 40°20′39″N111°55′58″W / 40.3442°N 111.9327°W / 40.3442; -111.9327
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4
Sealing rooms6
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The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

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Saratoga Springs Utah Temple

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017, during the 187th annual general conference.[ citation needed ] When it was completed, it was the 14th temple in Utah. [4]

On May 7, 2019, the church announced preliminary information on the temple's anticipated location and size. [5] [6] [7] A groundbreaking, to signify beginning of construction, was held on October 19, 2019, with Craig C. Christensen, president of the church's Utah Area, presiding. [8] [9]

On November 21, 2022, the LDS Church announced that a public open house would be held from April 15 through July 8, 2023, excluding Sundays. [10] The temple was dedicated on August 13, 2023, by Henry B. Eyring, of the church's First Presidency. [11]

See also

Temples in Utah ( edit )

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ButtonBlue.svg = Under construction
ButtonYellow.svg = Announced
ButtonBlack.svg = Temporarily Closed

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References

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  2. "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2 April 2017.
  3. "Ground Broken for Utah's 18th Temple", newsroom, LDS Church, 19 October 2019, retrieved 28 September 2023
  4. "List of Temples | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also LDS Church or Mormon Church)" . Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  5. "Saratoga Springs Utah Temple Plans Provided: Location is identified as plans are filed with city", Newsroom, LDS Church, May 7, 2019
  6. Herald, Daily. "After 2 years, LDS Church releases details on Saratoga Springs temple". Daily Herald. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  7. Christensen, RaeAnn (7 May 2019). "Latter-day Saints flock to future Saratoga Springs temple location". KUTV. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  8. "Ground Broken for Utah's 18th Temple: Saratoga Springs temple is the fifth in Utah County", Newsroom, LDS Church, October 19, 2019
  9. Stilson, Ashley (19 Oct 2019). "LDS members eagerly brave the cold for Saratoga Springs temple groundbreaking". Daily Herald. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  10. "Open House Dates for Saratoga Springs Temple Released", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2022-11-21
  11. "Now-Dedicated Saratoga Springs Utah Temple 'a Sign of the Lord's Trust,' President Eyring Says: Member of the First Presidency dedicates Church's 179th house of the Lord on Sunday, August 13", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2023-08-13