Cedar City Utah Temple
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 Front view Cedar City, Utah temple | ||||
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| Number | 159 | |||
| Dedication | December 10, 2017, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Site | 9.5 acres (3.8 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 42,657 sq ft (3,963.0 m2) | |||
| Height | 160.5 ft (48.9 m) | |||
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| Announced | April 6, 2013, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | August 8, 2015, by L. Whitney Clayton[4] | |||
| Open house | October 27 – November 18, 2017 | |||
| Current president | John Wallace Yardley | |||
| Designed by | Architectural Nexus, Salt Lake City, Utah | |||
| Location | Cedar City, Utah, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 37°40′18″N 113°05′47″W / 37.67167°N 113.09639°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Precast concrete panels with sections of gypsum fiber reinforced concrete | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 2 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
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The Cedar City Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedar City, Utah, United States. The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 6, 2013, during general conference.[1][5] The temple was announced concurrently with the Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple. At the time, this brought the total number of temples worldwide to 170. It is the 17th temple built in Utah.
The temple was designed by Architectural Nexus, a firm located in Salt Lake City.[6] A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on August 8, 2015, conducted by L. Whitney Clayton of the Presidency of the Seventy.[7]
History
[edit]The temple was announced by Thomas S. Monson on April 6, 2013.[8] On May 4, 2015, the church announced that the temple would be constructed on a property located at 300 South Cove Drive in Cedar City.[9] On August 8, 2015, L. Whitney Clayton presided at a groundbreaking to signify the beginning of construction.[2][3] A public open house was held from October 27 through November 18, 2017, excluding Sundays.[10] The temple was dedicated on December 10, 2017 by Henry B. Eyring.[11][12]
In 2020, like all others in the church, the Cedar City Utah Temple was closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13]
Design and architecture
[edit]The building’s architectural style was intended to reflect pioneer-era temples.[14] Designed by Architectural Nexus, its architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of the southern Utah region and its spiritual significance to the church.[15]
The temple is on a 9.5-acre plot,[16] and its landscaping features “a mix of native plants and traditional ornamentals appropriate for the climate.”[15] These elements are designed to provide a tranquil setting that enhances the sacred atmosphere of the site.
The structure stands three stories tall, constructed with beige precast concrete panels.[16] It has an attached end tower with a statue of the angel Moroni.[17] The exterior is characterized by art glass windows depicting local flora.[15]
The interior has motifs of local wildflowers and juniper berries, using a color palette inspired by the natural landscapes of southern Utah.[14] The temple also houses two stained-glass windows from a Presbyterian church in New York,[18] as well as eight artworks by local artists.[19]
The temple includes three sealing rooms and one baptistry,[19] each designed for ceremonial use.
The design has elements representing the region’s pioneer heritage, providing spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function.[20] Symbolism is important to church members and include the temple’s rich color palette and depictions of local wildflowers.[14]
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.[21]
The first president and matron, serving from 2017 to 2020, were Daniel M. Jones and JoAnn D. Jones.[21][22] As of 2024, the president and matron are John W. Yardley and Pamela R. Yardley.[23]
Admittance
[edit]Following the completion of the temple, a public open house was held from October 27-November 18, 2017 (excluding Sundays). Over the course of the open house, more than 187,000 people visited the temple. The temple was dedicated by Henry B. Eyring on December 10, 2017.[14]
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.[24]
See also
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Temples in Utah ()
Wasatch Front Temples
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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]- ^ a b Walker, Joseph (April 6, 2013). "LDS react with joy to temples announced in Cedar City, Rio". Deseret News..
- ^ a b Walch, Tad (May 4, 2015). "LDS Church announces Cedar City temple groundbreaking". Deseret News. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ^ a b "Ground Is Broken for the Cedar City Utah Temple". Newsroom. LDS Church. August 8, 2015.
- ^ Sterzer, Rachel (August 8, 2015). "Ground broken for Cedar City Utah Temple". Church News.
- ^ "New Temples Announced for Cedar City, Utah and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil", Newsroom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 6, 2013
- ^ "Cedar City Utah Temple Fact Sheet" (PDF). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- ^ "President Uchtdorf dedicates ground for Tucson Arizona Temple". Church News. October 20, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Church, President Thomas S. Monson President of the. "Welcome to Conference". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Groundbreakings Announced for Tucson and Concepción Temples". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. August 7, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Dedication Dates Announced for Tucson, Meridian and Cedar City Temples: Open house will begin in June for the Tucson Arizona Temple", Newsroom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, January 26, 2017
- ^ "Elegant Pioneer-Style Cedar City Utah Temple Is Dedicated", Newsroom, LDS Church, December 10, 2017
- ^ Sterzer, Rachel (December 10, 2017). "President Henry B. Eyring dedicates Cedar City Utah Temple, the 17th in Utah". Deseret News. Archived from the original on December 12, 2017.
- ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
- ^ a b c d "A first look at the LDS Church's Tucson Arizona Temple". Deseret News. May 30, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Tucson Arizona Temple". FFKR Architects. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "Tucson Arizona Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Cedar City Utah Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Open House Begins for Tucson Arizona Mormon Temple". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. May 30, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "Tucson Arizona Temple". Church News. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Presidents and Matrons of the Tucson Arizona Temple | ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org". Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Duarte, Carmen (March 24, 2017). "James Michael Moeller named president of Tucson's new Mormon temple". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Learn about these 7 new temple presidents who will serve from Switzerland to Bangkok". Church News. February 2, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Glimpse Inside Newly Completed Tucson Arizona Temple - Church News and Events". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Amid desert grandeur, President Uchtdorf dedicates Tucson Arizona Temple". Church News. August 14, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
External links
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- Cedar City Utah Temple Official site
- Cedar City Utah Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
