Edmonton Alberta Temple Explained

The 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

The groundbreaking services were held on February 27, 1999, presided over by Yoshihiko Kikuchi.^[1] Before the dedication of the temple, a public open house was held. Approximately 40,000 people toured the temple during the weeklong open house.^[2]

LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple on December 11–12, 1999.^[3] The Edmonton Alberta Temple has a total of 10700square feet, two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.

In 2020, the Edmonton Alberta Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.^[4]

See also

• 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

External links

• • Edmonton Alberta Temple Official site
• Edmonton Alberta Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
• Construction and Renovation photos of the Edmonton Alberta Temple

Notes and References

1. Lloyd, R. Scott. "Ground is broken for temple in Canada, 'a monument of faith'", Deseret News, 6 March 1999. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
2. News: Thomas . Don . 40,000 visitors expected at Mormon temple open house . 21 November 2022 . Edmonton Journal . 27 November 1999.
3. Weaver, Sarah Jane. "Temple dedicated in 'hub of the north'", Deseret News, 18 December 1999. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
4. 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.