Meridian Idaho Temple
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| Meridian Idaho Temple | ||||
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| Number | 158 | |||
| Dedication | November 19, 2017, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf | |||
| Site | 15.73 acres (6.37 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 67,331 sq ft (6,255.3 m2) | |||
| Height | 120.2 ft (36.6 m) | |||
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| Announced | April 2, 2011, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | August 23, 2014, by David A. Bednar[2] | |||
| Open house | October 21 – November 11, 2017 | |||
| Current president | Bruce Edward Hobbs | |||
| Location | Meridian, Idaho, U.S. | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 43°40′18.45″N 116°24′51.71″W / 43.6717917°N 116.4143639°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Precast concrete | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 3 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 5 | |||
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The Meridian Idaho Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Meridian, Idaho.[1] The intent to build the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 4, 2011, during the church's semi-annual general conference.
On December 19, 2011 the LDS Church's Public Affairs office announced that the Meridian Idaho Temple would be constructed at 7345 North Linder Road. This location is a few blocks north of the intersection of North Linder Road and Chinden Blvd.[3]
David A. Bednar, of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presided at the temple's groundbreaking on August 23, 2014.[4] A public open house was be held from October 21 through November 11, 2017, excluding Sundays.[5] According to the LDS Church, the temple was constructed with marble quarried from Egypt, Italy, and Spain.[6] The temple was dedicated on November 19, 2017 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf.[7][8]
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 Idaho
References
- ^ a b "Church Announces New Temples in Canada, Colorado and Idaho", MormonNewsroom.org (News Release), LDS Church, April 2, 2011, retrieved January 5, 2015
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- ^ a b "Site Announced for Meridian Idaho Temple", MormonNewsroom.org (News Release), LDS Church, December 19, 2011, retrieved January 5, 2015
- ^ Sowell, John (August 24, 2014), "LDS Church breaks ground for new Meridian temple", Idaho Statesman
- ^ "Dedication Dates Announced for Tucson, Meridian and Cedar City Temples: Open house will begin in June for the Tucson Arizona Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, January 26, 2017
- ^ Caldwell, Tiffany (November 19, 2017). "Mormon church dedicates fifth temple in Idaho". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ Prescott, Marianne Holman (November 19, 2017). "'A steadfast and immovable line' to eternity: Meridian Idaho LDS Temple is dedicated". Deseret News. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ "Meridian Idaho Temple Is Dedicated: Fifth Idaho temple is the 158th worldwide", Newsroom, LDS Church, November 19, 2017
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