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Today [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] has over 16 million members in over 160 nations worldwide. Currently, 173 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. | Today [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] has over 16 million members in over 160 nations worldwide. Currently, 173 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea. | ||
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On Sunday, 3 October 2021, during the afternoon session of the 191st semiannual [[General Conference|general conference]] of the Church, President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announced that 13 new temples will be built in the following locations: Antananarivo. Madagascar; Cody, Wyoming; Culiacán, México; Fort Worth, Texas; Heber Valley, Utah; Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; La Paz, Bolivia; Morovia, Liberia; Rexburg North, Idaho; Santiago West, Chile; Tacloban City, Philippines; and Vitória, Brazil. | On Sunday, 3 October 2021, during the afternoon session of the 191st semiannual [[General Conference|general conference]] of the Church, President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announced that 13 new temples will be built in the following locations: Antananarivo. Madagascar; Cody, Wyoming; Culiacán, México; Fort Worth, Texas; Heber Valley, Utah; Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; La Paz, Bolivia; Morovia, Liberia; Rexburg North, Idaho; Santiago West, Chile; Tacloban City, Philippines; and Vitória, Brazil. | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 18 August 2022
Today The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has over 16 million members in over 160 nations worldwide. Currently, 173 of its beautiful temples adorn sites in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and numerous islands of the sea.
On Sunday, 3 October 2021, during the afternoon session of the 191st semiannual general conference of the Church, President Russell M. Nelson announced that 13 new temples will be built in the following locations: Antananarivo. Madagascar; Cody, Wyoming; Culiacán, México; Fort Worth, Texas; Heber Valley, Utah; Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; La Paz, Bolivia; Morovia, Liberia; Rexburg North, Idaho; Santiago West, Chile; Tacloban City, Philippines; and Vitória, Brazil.
On Sunday afternoon, 3 April 2022, during the 192nd annual general conference of the Church, President Russell M. Nelson announced that 17 new temples will be built in the following locations: Wellington, New Zealand; Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo; Barcelona, Spain; Birmingham, United Kingdom; Cusco, Peru; Maceió, Brazil; Santos, Brazil; San Luis Potosí, Mexico; Mexico City Benemérito, Mexico; Tampa, Florida; Knoxville, Tennessee; Cleveland, Ohio; Wichita, Kansas; Austin, Texas; Missoula, Montana; Montpelier, Idaho; and Modesto, California.
As of 19 June 2022, there are currently 173 dedicated temples, 51 temples under construction, and 58 temples that have been announced (not yet under construction) for a total of 282 Temples. Of the 282 total temples, 100 have been announced by President Russell M. Nelson during his four years as Church president. The following temples are currently undergoing renovations: Salt Lake Temple, St. George Utah Temple, Manti Utah Temple, and the Columbus Ohio Temple.
The following is a list of all LDS Temples either completed, under construction, or announced. The numbering for those under construction or announced is not fixed and is subject to change according to the order of dedication. See also Geographical List of Temples.
| Temples of the Restoration | Dedication Date | Dedicated By |
| Kirtland Temple* | 27 March 1836 | Joseph Smith |
| Nauvoo Temple** | 1 May 1846 | Orson Hyde |
- * No longer owned by the Church
- ** Destroyed by fire; rebuilt in 2002, see No. 113
Sources
- Mormon Temples
- Official LDS Temples site
- Unofficial LDS Temples site
- Wikipedia - List of LDS Temples
See Also
- Inside Mormon Temples
- Mormon Temples
- The Temple Endowment
- Mormon Undergarments
- Ordinances
- LDS Weddings
References
External Temple Links
- The Temple - BBC Religion & Ethics
- Mormon Temple Ordinances - ReligionFacts
- Mormon Temples - Lightplanet
- Temples and Mormon Temples - Answers.com
- Mormon Temples and Secrecy
- Early Christianity and Mormonism: The LDS Temple Endowment: An Introduction
