| Edmonton Alberta Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 The Edmonton Alberta Temple | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 67 | edit data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dedicated | December 11, 1999 by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site | 1 acre (0.4 hectares) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floor area | 10,700 sq ft (990 m2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 71 ft (22 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Billings Montana Temple | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Followed by | Raleigh North Carolina Temple | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 53°29′22.53479″N 113°34′13.93679″W / 53.4895929972°N 113.5705379972°WThe Edmonton Alberta Temple is the 67th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
The temple was the second to be built in Alberta; the first was built in Cardston in 1923. The temple serves about 15,700 members in the area. The exterior of the temple is white granite and has a single spire topped by a statue of the angel Moroni.
History[edit]
The groundbreaking services were held on February 27, 1999, presided over by Yoshihiko Kikuchi.[2] Before the dedication of the temple, a public open house was held.
LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple on December 11–12, 1999.[3] The Edmonton Alberta Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.
In 2020, the Edmonton Alberta Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[4]
See also[edit]
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada
References[edit]
- ^ Several dozen temples, built from identical plans.
- ^ Lloyd, R. Scott. "Ground is broken for temple in Canada, 'a monument of faith'", Deseret News, 6 March 1999. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
- ^ Weaver, Sarah Jane. "Temple dedicated in 'hub of the north'", Deseret News, 18 December 1999. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
- ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
Additional reading[edit]
- Kruckenberg, Janet (February 20, 1999), "The announcements of new holy edifices bring joy and tears", Church News
- Lloyd, R. Scott (March 6, 1999), "Ground is broken for temple in Canada, 'a monument of faith'", Church News
- "Golden statues of angel set atop temples in Edmonton, Raleigh", Church News, September 11, 1999
- Weaver, Sarah Jane (December 18, 1999), "Open house visitor: 'What does this mean to me?'", Church News
- Weaver, Sarah Jane (December 18, 1999), "Temple dedicated in 'hub of the north'", Church News
- Weaver, Sarah Jane (February 19, 2000), "Edmonton: LDS contribute to growth in Canada's northern hub", Church News
- Hill, Greg (February 28, 2009), "Another temple for Alberta", Church News
External links[edit]
- Media related to Edmonton Alberta Temple at Wikimedia Commons
- Edmonton Alberta Temple Official site
- Edmonton Alberta Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
- Construction and Renovation photos of the Edmonton Alberta Temple
