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HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

"For behold, I have accepted this house, and my name shall be here; and I will manifest myself to my people in mercy in this house."
—Doctrine & Covenants 110:7

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

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Public Invited to Tour the Cody Wyoming Temple

On the first day of the open house for the Cody Wyoming Temple, media professionals and invited guests toured the sacred building on Monday, August 24, 2026. The public portion of the open house will be held from Thursday, August 27, through Saturday, September 12 (excluding Sundays). Tours are free, and no tickets or reservations are needed. Located near the eastern entrance to Yellowstone National Park, the temple’s design motifs mirror the natural and cultural heritage of the region. Wyoming’s state flower, the Indian paintbrush, is featured in the art glass windows and decorative paint.
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San Diego California Temple Rededicated by President Christofferson

President D. Todd Christofferson, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, rededicated the San Diego California Temple on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The temple, which first opened in 1993, closed for extensive renovation in 2023. "The San Diego California Temple is a testament to the faith of many generations, with the promise of more faithful, covenant-keeping generations to come," he said. "It is a testament that the Lord has been doing His work here for many years, and that He is now hastening His work."
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Construction Begins on the Victoria British Columbia Temple

Elder James E. Evanson, General Authority Seventy and member of the Canada Area Presidency, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Victoria British Columbia Temple on Saturday, August 22, 2026. "This building will bring a spirit of peace, devotion, compassion and joy to the community," he said. "It will become a beacon of peace and a place where we can know that there is a God in heaven who loves us, and that we are all his children." It will become the second temple in the province, joining the Vancouver British Columbia Temple, dedicated in 2010.
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Groundbreaking Held in Tulsa for Oklahoma’s Second Temple

"I know this temple is going to help this community," said Elder Pedro X. Larreal, General Authority Seventy and member of the United States Southwest Area Presidency, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tulsa Oklahoma Temple on Saturday, August 22, 2026. "It’s going to bless this state, helping people to feel the Holy Ghost in their life." The temple will be the second temple in the state, joining the Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple, which was dedicated in 2000.

TEMPLE STATISTICS



385

Total


221

Dedicated


64

Under Construction


100

Announced


The construction and renovation of Latter-day Saint temples is determined by the Church's First Presidency. New temple locations are most often announced at the Church's semiannual General Conference meetings.
 

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TOUR A TEMPLE AT A PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

Cody Wyoming Temple
Preparing for public open house beginning 27 August 2026
San Diego California Temple
45th dedicated temple in operation
Vancouver British Columbia Temple
131st dedicated temple in operation
Victoria British Columbia Temple
Groundbreaking ceremony held on 22 August 2026
Oklahoma City Oklahoma Temple
95th dedicated temple in operation
Tulsa Oklahoma Temple
Groundbreaking ceremony held on 22 August 2026