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Columbia South Carolina Temple

COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA TEMPLE
© William Harrell

 

HOLINESS TO THE LORD
THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

"For verily this generation shall not all pass away until an house shall be built unto the Lord, and a cloud shall rest upon it, which cloud shall be even the glory of the Lord, which shall fill the house."
—Doctrine & Covenants 84:5

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

Photo:  Robert Henningson

Furnishing the Interior of the Ephraim Utah Temple

Major construction of the Ephraim Utah Temple has been completed, and moving trucks have arrived with furnishings for the interior. Plans for the temple were first announced at a press conference held inside the Manti Tabernacle on Saturday, May 1, 2021, along with an announcement regarding the Manti Utah Temple renovation. Ground was broken for the temple by President Russell M. Nelson on Saturday, August 27, 2022. No dates have been announced yet for the open house and dedication.
Photo:  Mariano Italia

Exterior Lighting of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple Operational

The architectural lighting system for the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple is operational, imparting a sense of heavenly awe at night from its location across from "De Morales" Juan H. Sánchez Park. Construction of the sacred structure is wrapping up, but the dates for the open house and dedication have not yet been announced. There are fourteen dedicated temples in Mexico, three under construction, and ten in the planning stages.
Photo:  Davao Philippines Temple Facebook page

Open House and Dedication Announced for the Davao Philippines Temple

A public open house for the Davao Philippines Temple has been announced for Thursday, March 26, through Friday, April 10, 2026 (excluding Sundays). A news conference for the media will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the dedication on Sunday, May 3, 2026. It will be broadcast to all units in the temple district.
Photo:  Walkiria Vieira | Folha de Londrina

Local News Media Reports on the Londrina Brazil Temple

Folha de Londrina, a major news outlet in the Brazilian state of Paraná, recently interviewed the president of the Londrina Brazil Stake for a news story on the Londrina Brazil Temple. The article explains that the temple is designed to foster a connection with God. Church members come in small groups to participate in sacred ceremonies. The temple grounds are being planted with trees to blend beautifully with the local surroundings including royal palms, trumpet trees, and Brazilian pines.

TEMPLE STATISTICS



382

Total


211

Dedicated


62

Under Construction


109

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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Find the location and status of every dedicated, under construction, and announced temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe.

 

TOUR A TEMPLE AT A PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

Ephraim Utah Temple
Major construction completed; furnishing the interior; applying finishing touches
Manti Utah Temple
3rd dedicated temple in operation
San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple
Major construction nearly completed; finalizing interior and landscaping; temple president and matron called
Davao Philippines Temple
Preparing for public open house beginning 26 March 2026
Londrina Brazil Temple
Cladding the exterior; steeple frame installed