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

Dedicated 8 December 2024
by Patrick Kearon

Dear Father in Heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank Thee for the beauty of this day and the faith of those present as we dedicate this, the Tallahassee Florida Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

We love Thee, and we feel Thy love and the love of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, for us.

We are thankful that we are able to gather and worship freely.

We are assembled to dedicate this, Thy house, as an expression of our faith, love and devotion to Thee.

Invoking the keys of the holy apostleship and by the authority of the holy Melchizedek Priesthood, I now dedicate to Thee and Thy Beloved Son the Tallahassee Florida Temple for its sacred purposes. We dedicate it from its foundations to its roof and spire. We dedicate the baptistry, the altars and the sacred rooms where ordinances are performed and covenants are made.

We dedicate the structure of the temple and all of the supporting systems and services which control the climate, electrical, audiovisual, and other data and communication systems.

We dedicate the ground upon which the temple and ancillary buildings stand.

We ask Thee to watch over and protect this sacred building from adverse forces of nature or other harm.

Please bless the temple presidency, the matron and her assistants, and all of those who will serve in Thy holy house in any capacity.

We pray that all who enter here will feel of Thy love and peace, that patrons and workers will be lifted beyond their daily cares and come to a greater understanding of Thy compassionate will for them. We pray that they will feel Thy joy and be calmed and consoled.

Please grant those who come, including those present today, a deeper understanding of Thy love, Thy plan of happiness, and the sanctifying role of ordinances and covenants.

We pray that our youth will rejoice in coming here, serving and being blessed with light and spiritual fortitude.

Please bless the grieving, the lonely and those who feel lost or rejected. Please help them to more fully receive Thy love and come to experience the atoning blessings of Thy Son, Jesus Christ.

We thank Thee for the Prophet Joseph and the ushering in of the Restoration. We give thanks for the line of prophets who have succeeded Him and who continue to serve Thy children.

We give joyful thanks for Thy Son and His Atonement, and that through Him we have the potential to live with Thee and our loved ones eternally.

This, Thy house, will be a sacred symbol of Thy love for Thy children and of their love for Thee. May it be a house of joy and beacon of light to those who enter and to all who see it.

We thank Thee for these blessings and all others that will be extended by Thee.

We express our love and gratitude to Thee and to Thy Son, and offer this prayer of dedication in the sacred name of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, amen.