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THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
"We must build more temples, and we must build them more quickly. This is the season to build temples. They are needed, and we have the means to do so. The Lord will hold us accountable if we do not work with greater accomplishment than we are now doing."
—Gordon B. Hinckley
LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Open House Begins for the Managua Nicaragua Temple
The open house for the Managua Nicaragua Temple began this morning with a presentation to the media. The public is invited to tour the interior from Thursday, September 10, through Saturday, September 26, 2026, excluding Sundays. The design of the limestone-clad temple draws inspiration from the local region. A prevalent motif is the Plumeria rubra flower, Nicaragua’s national flower. In addition to nylon carpeting and hand-woven wool rugs, the flooring uses Crema Marfil and Cambria stone. The millwork was crafted from mahogany and teak, with floral-inspired designs.
Lethbridge Alberta Temple Tower Surrounded in Scaffolding
Scaffolding has been erected around the tower of the Lethbridge Alberta Temple, providing crews with access to the structure as exterior finishing work continues. Nearby, the temple spire is taking shape on a staging pad, where it is being assembled and finished before being lifted into place atop the tower. Across the main structure, installation of the water-resistive barrier and exterior stone cladding continues to advance.
Scaffolding Removed from the Londrina Brazil Temple
Construction of the Londrina Brazil Temple is in the final stages. Scaffolding has been removed from the steeple, and the exterior lighting system is operating, accentuating the temple’s architectural design in the evenings. Landscaping has also been installed throughout the grounds, including the lawns, flowerbeds, and hardscape elements. With the exterior work substantially complete, crews are focused on the final details.
Salt Lake Temple Grounds Reopen Ahead of Historic Open House
The grounds surrounding the Salt Lake Temple reopened to pedestrians last week, offering new opportunities to view the historic temple and its recently completed entrance buildings up close. The temple is being prepared for a six-month open house and celebration beginning April 5, 2027, marking a remarkable return to history. On April 5, 1893, exactly 134 years earlier, the temple opened its doors to visitors on the day before its dedication. Interest in next year’s open house has already been extraordinary, with one million reservations made on the first day the reservation system opened. Details on upcoming ticket releases will be shared at TempleSquare.org.
TEMPLE STATISTICS
385
Total
222
Dedicated
64
Under Construction
99
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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