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The Oakland California Temple is the 13th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. | The Oakland California Temple is the 13th operating temple of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. | ||
| + | The building of the Oakland California Temple was announced on May 26, 1962. With its completion the Oakland Temple was the second of seven temples in California. | ||
| + | The temple in Oakland had been long awaited. In 1924, [[George Albert Smith]], then a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] saw a vision. In the vision a great white temple stood in the Oakland hills. Land for the temple was purchased as early as 1943, but construction did not start until 1962. | ||
| − | The Oakland California Temple | + | [[David O. McKay]] held a groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication on May 26, 1962. The site of the temple is 18.3 acres and is so prominent that ships entering San Francisco Bay use the temple as a navigation landmark. |
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| + | The Oakland California Temple was open to the public for tours October 5-31, 1954. Those who attended the open house toured the 95,000 square foot temple and were able to see the four [[Ordinances|ordinance rooms]], seven [[Celestial marriage|sealing rooms]], Celestial room, [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistery]], and other facilities needed to accommodate ordinances according to Mormon beliefs. The design of the temple is modern with five spires (the only temple with five spires) and Oriental influence, which is designed to refelect the large Asian population in Northern California. The exterior features decorative friezes including one of the [[Savior]]. | ||
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| + | The temple was dedicated in multiple sessions held during November 17-19, 1964. President of the Church at the time, David O. McKay gave the dedicatory prayer. Near the temple members of the Mormon Church in the area put on a yearly [http://www.oaklandtemplepageant.org/home.html Oakland Temple Pageant]. The pageant includes hundreds of actors, dancers, singers, tech crewmembers, and a balcony choir. | ||
==Other Temples in California== | ==Other Temples in California== | ||
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* [[Los Angeles California Temple]] | * [[Los Angeles California Temple]] | ||
* [[Newport Beach California Temple]] | * [[Newport Beach California Temple]] | ||
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* [[Redlands California Temple]] | * [[Redlands California Temple]] | ||
* [[Sacramento California Temple]] (Currently Under Construction) | * [[Sacramento California Temple]] (Currently Under Construction) | ||
Revision as of 15:27, 21 June 2006
The Oakland California Temple is the 13th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The building of the Oakland California Temple was announced on May 26, 1962. With its completion the Oakland Temple was the second of seven temples in California.
The temple in Oakland had been long awaited. In 1924, George Albert Smith, then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles saw a vision. In the vision a great white temple stood in the Oakland hills. Land for the temple was purchased as early as 1943, but construction did not start until 1962.
David O. McKay held a groundbreaking ceremony and site dedication on May 26, 1962. The site of the temple is 18.3 acres and is so prominent that ships entering San Francisco Bay use the temple as a navigation landmark.
The Oakland California Temple was open to the public for tours October 5-31, 1954. Those who attended the open house toured the 95,000 square foot temple and were able to see the four ordinance rooms, seven sealing rooms, Celestial room, baptistery, and other facilities needed to accommodate ordinances according to Mormon beliefs. The design of the temple is modern with five spires (the only temple with five spires) and Oriental influence, which is designed to refelect the large Asian population in Northern California. The exterior features decorative friezes including one of the Savior.
The temple was dedicated in multiple sessions held during November 17-19, 1964. President of the Church at the time, David O. McKay gave the dedicatory prayer. Near the temple members of the Mormon Church in the area put on a yearly Oakland Temple Pageant. The pageant includes hundreds of actors, dancers, singers, tech crewmembers, and a balcony choir.
Other Temples in California
- Fresno California Temple
- Los Angeles California Temple
- Newport Beach California Temple
- Redlands California Temple
- Sacramento California Temple (Currently Under Construction)
- San Diego California Temple
See also
External links
- Official LDS Oakland California Temple page
- Oakland California Temple page
- Oakland California Temple page
- Oakland Mormon Temple Website
- Mormon Temple Ordinances - ReligionFacts
- Mormon Temples - Mormon.org
- History of Mormon Temples - Lightplanet
