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HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

"Within the sound of my voice are many young women, young men, and children. I plead with you to be worthy, to be steadfast, and to look forward with great anticipation to the day you will receive the ordinances and blessings of the temple."
—David A. Bednar

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

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Installing the Footings for the João Pessoa Brazil Temple

At the João Pessoa Brazil Temple site, early construction activities are focused on foundational work, with crews preparing and forming the footings for both the temple and the adjoining ancillary building. Earthworks are underway across the site as excavation and grading continue. The project footprint is becoming more clearly defined, with distinct areas emerging for the temple and its supporting facilities.
Photo:  Paul S. Cook

Preliminary Construction Continues At the Cincinnati Ohio Temple Site

Preliminary site work is advancing at the Cincinnati Ohio Temple property, where an orange safety fence now surrounds an area of excavation. Crews are carrying out early construction activities to prepare the land for development. The visible progress comes as Church members await the announcement of a groundbreaking date. The temple will serve members throughout southwestern Ohio and the Miami Valley.
Photo:  David Gaffin

First Cladding Panels Installed at the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple

The first exterior cladding panels have been secured to the ground-level structural frame of the Lone Mountain Nevada Temple, marking an early step in the transition toward exterior enclosure. Steel framing of the upper structures continues to reveal the building’s full massing and architectural profile. As additional cladding is installed in the coming weeks, the temple’s exterior design will take shape against the backdrop of Lone Mountain in northwest Las Vegas.
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Cupola Panels Staged on the Querétaro Mexico Temple Site

At the Querétaro Mexico Temple, the eight colorful tiled sections of the cupola have been staged on site, ready for installation atop the steeple frame. The temple's monument sign now stands at the front of the property, and palm trees are being planted throughout the grounds. Meanwhile, the first panes of art glass have been set in place, and decorative iron grilles have been added above the windows, adding a layer of architectural detail to the temple's elegant exterior.

TEMPLE STATISTICS



385

Total


219

Dedicated


61

Under Construction


105

Announced


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João Pessoa Brazil Temple
Installing the footings and foundations
Cincinnati Ohio Temple
Planning and approval phase; site location announced; exterior rendering released; preliminary site preparations underway
Lone Mountain Nevada Temple
Structural framing rising; cladding the exterior with precast concrete panels
Querétaro Mexico Temple
Cladding the exterior walls; ornamental fence installed; building guardhouse and ancillary building