Pocatello Idaho Temple Explained
The Pocatello Idaho Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pocatello, Idaho.
History
The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017.
On March 16, 2019, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Wilford W. Andersen of the Seventy presiding. The ceremony was attended by an interfaith group, and Taysom Hill of the New Orleans Saints spoke at the event.[1] Construction was expected to last for several years, and, as of August 2019, the site was noted to attract "several visitors every day".[2]
In March 2019, the church released drawings of the temple, which is three stories tall, over 67000square feet, and has a spire.[3]
A public open house was held from September 18 to October 23, 2021.[4] The temple was then dedicated on November 7 by M. Russell Ballard.[5] [6]
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Notes and References
- News: Sinovic . Steve . This Idaho Temple Will Serve 62,000 Latter Day Saints When It's Finished . Idaho Statesman . October 11, 2020 . April 14, 2019.
- News: Evensen . Kendra . Pocatello Temple Construction on Schedule . Idaho State Journal . October 11, 2020 . August 31, 2019.
- News: Forgie . Adam . New Renderings of what Pocatello, Idaho LDS Temple Will Look Like . KUTV . October 11, 2020 . March 4, 2019.
- Web site: Pocatello Idaho Temple Open House . Church of Jesus Christ . October 16, 2021 . en.
- https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-ballard-dedicates-pocatello-idaho-temple President Ballard Dedicates Pocatello Idaho Temple
- Web site: Spector . Candice . Descendant of church founder Joseph Smith to dedicate Pocatello Idaho Temple . idahostatejournal.com . November 8, 2021 . Idaho State Journal . August 14, 2022.
