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All Mormon temples are designed with the same purpose – to help faithful Mormons worship the Lord in a way that brings them closer to Him.
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Taipei Taiwan Temple]]
  
To Mormons, a temple is a building dedicated to be a house of God. The Mormon temples differ from a church meetinghouse, in that the church is used for weekly worship services, and the temples are used for special forms of worship. The importance of temples is emphasized in the Mormon Church and strongly encourages its members to become worthy to attend the temple often.
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The '''Taipei Taiwan Temple''' is the 31st operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints].
  
Worthy members participate in sacred ordinances and make covenants with God. Like baptism, these ordinances and covenants are necessary for the salvation of man and they must be performed in the temple. The temple is a learning center where those that enter gain a better understanding of our purpose in life and our relationship with God and His Son, Jesus Christ.  
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The country of Taiwan was first introduced to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in the mid 1950s by U.S. servicemen who held Church meetings where and when they could. In 1956 missionaries from the Southern Far East mission arrived.
  
Only in the temple can a family be sealed together forever. Marriage in the temple joins a man and woman as husband and wife eternally if they honor their covenants. When a man and woman are married in the temple, their children also become part of their eternal family.
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The printing of the [[Book of Mormon]] in Chinese in 1965 was a great boon to the local members, who had waited for years to have the book available in their own language. It was the announcement and building of the Taipei Taiwan Temple, however, that the Taiwanese Saints had waited for and proved to be the greatest development in the history of the Church in that land.  
  
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the LDS Church or Mormons, is by far the most prolific builder of temples. At this writing there are 122 operating temples across the world and 9 that have been announced or are under construction.
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After the announcement of the temple in 1981, the Church leaders decided to build on the site of the mission home in the center of Taipei. Church leaders hoped that the beauty of the temple would attract the attention of people passing by. In years to come, the temple was acknowledged as one of the most beautiful buildings in Taiwan.  
The country of Taiwan was first introduced to the Mormon Church in the mid 1950's. Servicemen would hold Church meetings and then, in 1956 missionaries from the Southern Far East mission arrived. Those that came marveled at the beauty of the island, the dark green vegetation and the mountains, which shot 'abruptly out of the blue waters with their peaks'.2
 
  
The printing of the Book of Mormon in Chinese in 1965 was a great boon to the local members, who had waited for years to have the book available in their own language. It was the announcement and building of the Taipei Taiwan Temple, however, that the Taiwanese Saints had waited for and proved to be the greatest development in the history of the Church in that land.3
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On November 17, 1984, President [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] dedicated the Taipei Taiwan Temple. The temple is built on one-half of an acre and has over 16,000 square feet with an exterior of white ceramic tile. Many have come to marvel at the beauty of this extraordinary building. There are four ordinance rooms and three sealing rooms.
  
After the announcement of the temple in 1981, the Church leaders decided to build on the site of the mission home in the center of Taipei. Church leaders hoped that the beauty of the temple would attract the attention of passerby's who would notice the drastic difference between the surrounding buildings and that of the Temple. It did! In years to come, the temple was acknowledged as one of the most beautiful buildings in Taiwan.  
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Ever since the Taipei Taiwan Temple was dedicated in 1984, it has had a great impact on the nation. One of the main reasons for that influence is the importance the Chinese place on families. The relations the Church of Jesus Christ has with the Taiwanese government is good in part because of this emphasis on [[Mormon Family|family]] and [[Family History|family history]].
  
On November 17, 1984 President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the Taipei Taiwan Temple.  The temple is built on one-half of an acre and has over 16,000 square feet with an exterior of white ceramic tile. Many have come to marvel at the beauty of this extraordinary building.
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==Videos==
  
Ever since the Taipei Taiwan Temple was dedicated in 1984, it has had a great impact on the nation. One of the main reasons for that influence is the importance the Chinese place on families. The relations the Mormon Church has with the Taiwanese government is good in part because of this emphasis on family and family history.
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<embedvideo service="youtube" urlargs="rel=0" dimensions="400x225" alignment="inline">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVifAGdLXZM&rel=0</embedvideo>
# "Gospel Principles", 1978, p 256
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# "Southern Far East Mission History"
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# "The First 100 Temples", by Chad Hawkins, p89
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==Source==
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# "The First 100 Temples", by [[Chad Hawkins]], p. 89
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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* [[LDS Weddings]]
 
* [[LDS Weddings]]
  
==External links==
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==External Links==
* [http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-67-2,00.html Official LDS Taipei Taiwan Temple page]
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* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/taipei-taiwan-temple?lang=eng Official Taipei Taiwan Temple page]
* [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/cgi-bin/pages.cgi?taipei&geographical Taipei Taiwan Temple page]
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* [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/taipei-taiwan-temple/ Taipei Taiwan Temple page]
* [http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/5539/taipei.html Taipei Taiwan Temple page]
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* [https://rsc.byu.edu/voice-saints-taiwan/appendix-4-dedicatory-prayer-taipei-taiwan-temple-president-gordon-b-hinckley-second-counselor-first Taipei Taiwan Temple dedicatory prayer]
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/worship/temple.shtml Mormon Temple Worship] - BBC Religion & Ethics
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* [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/article/temples What Are Temples?]
* [http://www.religionfacts.com/mormonism/practices/temple_ordinances.htm Mormon Temple Ordinances] - ReligionFacts
 
* [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/ Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_(Mormonism) Mormon Temples] - Wikipedia
 
* [http://www.answers.com/topic/temple-mormonism Temples and Mormon Temples] - Answers.com
 
* [http://home.uchicago.edu/~spackman/temple Resources about the History and Symbolism of Mormon Temples]
 
 
* [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]
 
* [http://mormanity.blogspot.com/2005/01/mormon-temples-and-secrecy.html Mormon Temples and Secrecy]
* [http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2004-04-26-mormon-usat_x.htm Mormons Open Temple Doors to Share Beliefs] - USA Today
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* [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/temples/history.html History of Mormon Temples] - Lightplanet
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Latest revision as of 22:16, 26 November 2023

Taipei Taiwan Mormon Temple
Taipei Taiwan Temple

The Taipei Taiwan Temple is the 31st operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The country of Taiwan was first introduced to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in the mid 1950s by U.S. servicemen who held Church meetings where and when they could. In 1956 missionaries from the Southern Far East mission arrived.

The printing of the Book of Mormon in Chinese in 1965 was a great boon to the local members, who had waited for years to have the book available in their own language. It was the announcement and building of the Taipei Taiwan Temple, however, that the Taiwanese Saints had waited for and proved to be the greatest development in the history of the Church in that land.

After the announcement of the temple in 1981, the Church leaders decided to build on the site of the mission home in the center of Taipei. Church leaders hoped that the beauty of the temple would attract the attention of people passing by. In years to come, the temple was acknowledged as one of the most beautiful buildings in Taiwan.

On November 17, 1984, President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the Taipei Taiwan Temple. The temple is built on one-half of an acre and has over 16,000 square feet with an exterior of white ceramic tile. Many have come to marvel at the beauty of this extraordinary building. There are four ordinance rooms and three sealing rooms.

Ever since the Taipei Taiwan Temple was dedicated in 1984, it has had a great impact on the nation. One of the main reasons for that influence is the importance the Chinese place on families. The relations the Church of Jesus Christ has with the Taiwanese government is good in part because of this emphasis on family and family history.

Videos

Source

  1. "The First 100 Temples", by Chad Hawkins, p. 89

See also

External Links