Syracuse Utah Temple
| Syracuse Utah Temple | |
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| Dedication scheduled | |
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| Number | 206 |
| Dedication | 8 June 2025, by TBA[4] |
| Site | 12.27 acres (4.97 ha) |
| Floor area | 88,886 sq ft (8,257.8 m2) |
| Official website • News & images | |
| Additional information | |
| Announced | 5 April 2020, by Russell M. Nelson[1] |
| Groundbreaking | 12 June 2021[2], by Kevin R. Duncan[3] |
| Open house | 10-31 May 2025 |
| Location | Syracuse, Utah, United States |
| Baptistries | 2 |
| Ordinance rooms | 4 |
| Sealing rooms | 4 |
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The Syracuse Utah Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Syracuse, Utah, United States. The intent to build the temple was announced on April 5, 2020, by church president Russell M. Nelson, during general conference.[5] On January 29, 2025, the church announced that the temple will be dedicated on June 8, 2025.[6] It will be the 22nd operating temple in Utah, and the third in Davis County.[7]
The temple has a single attached end spire.[8] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on June 12, 2021, conducted by Kevin R. Duncan, a general authority and executive director of the church’s Temple Department.[9]
History
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Plans to construct the temple were announced in April 2020 by church president Russell M. Nelson, during general conference.[10] The temple will be the third in Davis County and the 22nd in the state of Utah.
Plans announced in 2021 state the temple will be a three-story building of approximately 89,000 square feet.[11] The groundbreaking for the temple occurred on June 12, 2021.[12] It was the first temple groundbreaking attended by Utah Governor Spencer Cox.[13]
On January 29, 2025, the church announced that a public open house will be held from May 10 to 31, 2025.[14] The temple is scheduled to be dedicated in a single session on June 8, 2025.[15]
Design and architecture
[edit]The temple's architecture reflects the cultural heritage of Syracuse and its spiritual significance to the church.
The temple is on a 12-acre plot, with surrounding landscaping of patios and flower gardens.[13] The structure stands three stories tall,[16] and is constructed with granite and metal panels.[8] The exterior has arched decorative glass window with the words “Holiness to the Lord: The House of the Lord” in the center. The window is located at the front of the temple’s tower, which supports a tall steeple.[13]
The temple includes four instruction rooms, four sealing rooms, and two baptistries,[8] each designed for ceremonial use.
Temple presidents
[edit]The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff.[17]
On November 28, 2024, the church announced that Val D. Steel and Luann K. Steel will serve as the president and matron after its dedication.[18]
Admittance
[edit]On January 28, 2025, the church announced a public open house to be held from May 10 to 31, 2025 (excluding Sundays). The temple is scheduled to be dedicated on June 8, 2025.[15]
Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship.[14][19]
See also
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- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
References
[edit]- ^ "Prophet Announces Eight New Temples at General Conference: The Church will build its first temple in the Middle East", Newsroom, LDS Church, 5 April 2020
- ^ See this page for verification of the exact date noted here.
- ^ "Groundbreakings Announced for Temples in Syracuse and Tooele", newsroom, LDS Church, 16 March 2021, retrieved 28 September 2023
- ^ As verified here.
- ^ "President Russell M. Nelson: 'Go Forward in Faith'". Church News. 2020-04-05. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ Ashcroft, Emily (January 28, 2025). "Open house, dedication dates announced for Syracuse Utah Temple, the 31st in Utah". ksl.com. Salt Lake City: Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ "Open House and Dedication Announced for Syracuse Utah Temple". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2025-01-28. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ a b c "Syracuse Utah Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ "Syracuse Utah Temple Groundbreaking". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ Toone, Trent. "Utah residents react to new temple coming to Syracuse". Deseret.com. Deseret News. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ Bennett, Lauren. "Renderings of the Syracuse Utah Temple released". KSL.com. KSL. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ Tabin, Sara. "Ground broken for Syracuse LDS Temple". sltrib.com. Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ^ a b c "Syracuse Utah Temple". Church News. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ a b "Another Utah LDS temple is about ready to open. Here's when you can go inside". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ a b "Dedication, open house dates announced for Syracuse Utah Temple". Church News. 2025-01-28. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ "Update on Three US Temples". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ "Presidents and Matrons of the Syracuse Utah Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ "Learn about the leaders who will preside over three new temples in Kenya, Colorado and Utah". Church News. 2024-11-28. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ "Inside Temples". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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