Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Dedicated 28–30 August 1987
by Ezra Taft Benson

O God, our Eternal Father, we come unto Thee in prayer in the name of Thy Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. We are assembled in Thy holy house to dedicate it unto Thee. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for this historic day.

The presence of this house, on the soil of this nation, is an answer to the prayers of Thy people, and a fulfillment of the words of Thy prophets.

We are grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ which has touched for everlasting good the lives of all here assembled. We thank Thee that we are partakers of Thy divine truth, restored to earth in this Dispensation of the Fulness of Times. We thank Thee for the Prophet Joseph Smith and for all who have succeeded him, including our present prophet and seer. We thank Thee for the great Nephite record, the Book of Mormon, which has come as a voice from the dust to bear witness of the divinity of Thy Son.

Thy restored word was first taught in this nation 146 years ago. Since then, tens of thousands of missionaries, at untold sacrifice, have borne testimony to the people of Europe. Hundreds of thousands have responded to their message. How grateful we are to be counted among that number.

This city, where stands this holy house, has for centuries shown tolerance for those seeking freedom to worship according to the dictates of conscience. We thank Thee for the hospitality of those of this community who have welcomed Thy people and Thy temple.

We thank Thee for the beauty of this structure and for all who have labored to build it. We are grateful for the consecrations of Thy faithful saints throughout the world who, with their tithes, have made it possible. We thank Thee particularly for the offerings of Thy saints in Europe who, with testimony and faith, have imparted of their substance with generous hearts and with love for Thee. Bless them Father, and open the windows of heaven and shower down upon them every needful gift. Prosper them in their labors and magnify them for good before their associates. May the example of their lives lead others to seek Thine everlasting truth.

Now, Beloved Father, in the name of Jesus Christ and by authority of the everlasting priesthood, we dedicate this the Frankfurt Germany Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We dedicate it unto Thee as Thy hallowed dwelling place. We dedicate it unto Thy Son as the house of the Lord where the fulness of the priesthood may be exercised. We dedicate it as a house of worship, a house of covenants, a house of faith, a house of God.

Wilt Thou accept it as the offering of Thy faithful sons and daughters. Wilt Thou hallow it by the presence of Thy Holy Spirit. Wilt Thou sanctify it for the divine purposes for which it has been erected. Wilt Thou preserve it from defilement and destruction.

We pray that Thou wilt protect it by Thy powerful hand. May all who look upon it regard it as a house of holiness. May all who enter its portals do so with clean hands and pure hearts, and with that knowledge of the eternal things of God which comes by the power of the Holy Ghost.

Bless the husbands and the wives, the parents and the children among Thy people that they may gather to this Thy holy house and be sealed as families for all eternity by the power and authority which Thou hast given to Thy chosen servants. Wilt Thou grant a divine endowment to those who here enter into covenants with Thee. May Thy saints gather here to serve in behalf of their forebears so that those of the many generations who have gone before may partake of these priceless blessings.

O God, bless this Thy holy house and all who shall serve herein. We pray for the temple president and his counselors, the matron and her assistants, the ordinance workers, and all who serve in any capacity. Bless them with joy in their service. Bless them with that satisfaction which comes of knowing that they are serving Thee through service to their fellowmen.

We dedicate this building and its various parts from the footings to the top of the steeple, with all its rooms, its altars, its baptismal font, and every other facility. We dedicate the ancillary structures. We dedicate the grounds on which it stands, with all the vegetation growing thereon, that it may be acceptable unto Thee and a place of beauty to all who shall look upon it.

We ask Thy blessings upon Thy work in this part of the earth. Touch the hearts of the people in these lands of Europe. Open their minds with a desire and willingness to hear the truths of the everlasting gospel. Bless the missionaries who come among them as messengers of truth. Bless the homes of Thy saints that peace may dwell therein with love and harmony and worship of Thee.

We pray for Thy work in all the earth. Unlock the doors of the nations that Thy sons and daughters in all lands may hear Thy revealed word. Bless Thy chosen prophet and grant him strength according to his need and revelation according to Thy will. Bless his counselors in the First Presidency, the members of the Quorum of the Twelve, the First Quorum of the Seventy, and the Presiding Bishopric. Bless all who have responsibility in Thy work throughout the earth.

We love Thee, our Father and our God. We love Thine Only Begotten Son, our Redeemer. We love Thy revealed truth and pray that we shall walk always with faith in its eternal light.

Accept of our thanks. Accept of our love. Hear our prayers and smile with favor upon us, we humbly ask as Thy thankful children, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Rededicated 20 October 2019
by Dieter F. Uchtdorf

O God, our Eternal Father, we come to you in the name of Thy Beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Our hearts are filled with gratitude, as we gather now, as designated by our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, to rededicate the Frankfurt Germany Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

When President Ezra Taft Benson came here to Friedrichsdorf in 1987 and dedicated this second temple in Germany, he said that the presence of this temple was the answer to the prayers of the members of the Church and was the fulfillment of prophetic words. This is still true today, in a time when the number of temples in Europe steadily continues to grow.

Heavenly Father, we recognize Thy powerful hand in all things and, filled with emotions which we can scarcely find words to express, we thank Thee.

In the last few years the buildings and facilities of this temple have been enlarged and beautified in order to better serve Thy purposes. We thank the many people who have helped in this effort. We especially thank the people of this city, who have advocated for religious freedom for many decades. We are thankful for the friendly welcome and pray for Thy blessed protection for all who live here.

Thy restored gospel was taught in this part of the earth as early as 1841. Thousands of missionaries have faithfully served here, and since that time, hundreds of thousands have joined Thy Church.

O Father bless Thy people, that this day of celebration and worship might be a new beginning in building up Thy kingdom. The divine blessings of the restored gospel are desperately needed in the nations of the world. Open the windows of heaven and shower down upon the Saints and all people of good intentions, an increased desire to seek goodness at all times and in all places and then to do it. Renew their willingness to love Thee and their fellow men and to always keep Thy commandments.

Bless the parents in this temple district, that they might be examples to their children of love and sincerity. Bless the children that they might honor, heed, and love their parents and help all to keep alive the excitement and love for Thy Church and Thy gospel.

Grant the youth a special and lasting blessing. Let their understanding of the truth grow. Make them emotionally and spiritually strong, that they may recognize the values of Thy restored gospel, come to treasure them, and live true to the gospel with loving hearts. Bless them with a love of learning and the desire to “seek … out of the best books words of wisdom … even by study and also by faith.” Bless them to trust in Thy love and the sacrifice of Thy Son, our Savior. Give them the courage to always choose Thee, Thy gospel, and Thy Church. Purify their hearts, whenever and wherever they sincerely pray to Thee and seek the blessings of the Atonement of Thy Son. Let them feel Thy love and the richness of the gospel. Plant in their hearts that with God all things are possible.

We ask for Thy blessing and Thy guidance for the rulers of the countries where our people live. Bless those who hold political offices, that they will use their abilities for the good of the people, so that peace, freedom, and prosperity may increase.

We thank Thee for the great and all-encompassing sacrifice of Thy Son, our Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ. It is only through His and Thy heavenly gift that we are able to receive the blessings which this temple offers Thy children. We thank Thee for the restoration of the gospel and Thy Church, for the prophet Joseph Smith, and for the Book of Mormon as another witness of the truth of Thy Church.

In the name of Jesus Christ, and by the authority of the holy priesthood, we rededicate the Frankfurt temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We dedicate it as Thy holy habitation. Please accept it and sanctify it, that all, who come here, might feel the presence of the Holy Ghost. We dedicate it for the great and sacred work which will be performed here.

Heavenly Father, please accept our sacrifice and sincere gratitude. Forgive us our sins and shortcomings.

We dedicate this temple, from its foundation, to the top of the steeple where the figure of Moroni shines. We dedicate the temple grounds and all ancillary buildings to Thy sacred purposes. May they be used for many purposes to further build and strengthen Thy kingdom here on earth. May our youth, our families, and each individual feel safe and secure here.

Please bless this house. May it be spared from the destructive storms of nature and from evil intentions.

May it be a place of peace and righteousness. May those who enter the temple come with pure hands and pure thoughts, and always remain true to their covenants. May they do so with joy and peace in their hearts and demonstrate their gratitude and reverence to Thee through greater love for Thee and their fellow men.

We pray for the temple presidency, for all those who are prepared to serve Thee and Thy children in Thy house.

Heavenly Father, with the dedication of this temple, we dedicate ourselves again to Thee and Thy eternal purposes. We pray to Thee as Thy grateful children and bear witness of the truth of Thy gospel and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We do this with all our hearts, and in the name of our Master and Savior, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.