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Dedicatory prayer highlights symbolism on DR Congo temple, blesses those who are suffering
Following is the prayer offered by Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to dedicate the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple on Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Elder Dale G. Renlund, left, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles conducts the cornerstone ceremony of the Kinshasa DR Congo Temple, assisted by Elder Larry Y. Wilson, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Temple Department, on Sunday, April 14, 2019. The cornerstone ceremony symbolizes the completion of the temple and its readiness to be dedicated for sacred use.
Paris France Temple dedication is 'very tender thing' for President Eyring, other Church leaders
By Sarah Jane Weaver
“I think I feel the blessing of a temple — perhaps a little more — in France, because of the feeling of faithful saints over the years,” said President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency.
The Paris France Temple will be dedicated May 21 by President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency.
What Church leaders and members are saying about the new temple in DR Congo
By Scott Taylor
Local leaders from Kinshasa comment on what the new temple in the Democratic Republic of the Congo means to members there.
Elder Kevin S. Hamilton of the Seventy, with his wife, Sister Claudia Hamilton, participate in the cornerstone ceremony of the Kinshasa DR Congo Temple, along with the members of the Africa Southeast Area Presidency — Elder Joseph W. Sitati, Elder S. Mark Palmer, Elder Joni L. Koch — and their wives.
Temple dedication 'a dream' for Latter-day Saints in DR Congo — here are highlights from the event
By Scott Taylor
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple in three sessions on Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Latter-day Saints gather outside the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple on its dedication day, Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Elder Renlund invites youth in DR Congo to dedicate their 'whole life' to the Savior
By Scott Taylor
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles underscored the importance of the temple during a Saturday afternoon youth devotional held in anticipation of the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple dedication.
With the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple in the background, youth pose for a photo prior to an afternoon devotional with Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
See the inside of the Memphis Tennessee Temple before the open house begins this week
By Danielle Christensen
The open house for the Memphis Tennessee Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day open begins this week. See the
The celestial room in the Memphis Tennessee Temple.
'This is undoubtedly a miracle': Latter-day Saints around the world react to 8 new temples announcement
By Jason Swensen
New temple will be built in Latin America, the Pacific, Europe, Utah and Washington
Conferencegoers walk to the Conference Center for the Sunday afternoon session of the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
The Rome Italy Temple Visitors' Center: Teaching the gospel in direct sight of the temple
By Scott Taylor
The Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center offers a multimedia experience — from the centuries-old style of artwork featuring marble statues and stained-glass panels to the most modern video displays and interactive graphics.
Visitors wander through the visitors center during dedication of the Rome Italy Temple in Rome, Italy on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
New temple presidents and matrons called to serve in London, Honduras, South Africa, Panama and other areas around the world
The following eight new temple presidents and matrons have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in November.
London England Temple
New temples haven't always been announced in general conference. Here's a breakdown of how that's changed
By Scott Taylor
Temple announcements have come in a variety of ways throughout the Church's history. Learn more about how that's changed over the years.
Dedicated in 1983, the Mexico City Mexico Temple was the nation's first temple. It will be rededicated on Sept. 13, 2015, following a nearly two year renovation period.
Sister Linda K. Burton, President Craig P. Burton called to serve in Jordan River Utah Temple
The following new temple president and matron have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in November.
Craig P. and Linda K. Burton
Kinshasa temple open house begins — here's a first look inside
By Aubrey Eyre
The free public open house for the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple begins today, March 12, and will run through Saturday, March 30, 2019, excluding Sundays.
The Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple.
Dedicatory prayer acknowledges past, present and future of the gospel in Rome
Following is the text of the dedicatory prayer of the Rome Italy Temple offered by President Russell M. Nelson on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
The Christus is illuminated in the Rome Italy Temple Visitors' Center with a reflection of the temple in Rome, Italy, on Friday, March 8, 2019.
President Nelson dedicates Rome Italy Temple 170 years after Church 'opened a door which no man can shut'
By Sarah Jane Weaver
President Russell M. Nelson dedicated the Rome Italy Temple, located in one of the most influential cities in the history of the world and in the history of Christianity, on Sunday, March 10.
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints places mortar during the cornerstone ceremony for the dedication of the Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rome, Italy, on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
During Rome Italy Temple youth devotional, President Nelson shares 'things to know' and 'things to do'
By Sarah Jane Weaver
On the Eve of the dedication of the Rome Italy Temple, President Russell M. Nelson offered the youth of the temple district 10 thoughts — the first pertaining “things I want you to know,” and the second pertaining to “things I wan
Attendees listen to President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a devotional in Rome, Italy, on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Groundbreakings announced for Quito Ecuador Temple and Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple
By Emmy Gardiner
The First Presidency has announced groundbreakings for the Quito Ecuador and Lima Peru Los Olivos temples. Elder Enrique R. Falabella, South America Northwest Area president, will preside at both ceremonies.
Rendering of the Quito Ecuador Temple.
Watch: Elder Bednar and Elder Rasband lead a virtual tour of the Rome Italy Temple
By Aubrey Eyre
Want to tour through the Rome Italy Temple before it is dedicated starting Sunday, March 10, through Tuesday, March 12? This new video released by the Church offers a virtual tour through the temple led by Elders Bednar and Rasband.
Screenshot of Elder Bednar and Elder Rasband as they give a virtual tour through the Rome Italy Temple.
Frankfurt Germany Temple to reopen for public tours after 4 years of renovations
By Emmy Gardiner
The public is invited to tour the newly remodeled Frankfurt Germany Temple during a free open house, beginning Friday, September 13, to Saturday, September 28, 2019, excluding Sundays.
The Frankfurt Germany Temple.
Here are the open house, dedication dates for the Lisbon Portugal Temple
By Scott Taylor
Dates for the open house and dedication of the Lisbon Portugal Temple have been announced, with a Sept. 15 dedication and an open house from Saturday, Aug. 17, through Saturday, Aug. 31, excluding Sundays.
Rendering of the Lisbon Portugal Temple.
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