Edmonton Alberta Temple

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.

Edmonton Alberta Temple

The Edmonton Alberta Temple
Number 67
Dedicated December 11, 1999 (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
Official website • News & images
Additional information
Announced August 11, 1998
Groundbreaking February 27, 1999 by
Yoshihiko Kikuchi
Open House December 3–7, 1999
Current President David J. Henderson (2017)
Designed by Robert Bennett and Church A&E Services
Location 14325 53rd Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
Exterior finish Light gray granite veneer quarried in Quebec
Temple design Classic modern, single-spire design
Ordinance rooms 2 (Movie, two-stage progressive sessions)
Sealing rooms 2
Clothing rental No
Cafeteria No
Visitors' center No

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.

LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple on December 11–12, 1999.[2] 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.[3]

See also

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. Weaver, Sarah Jane. "Temple dedicated in 'hub of the north'", Deseret News, 18 December 1999. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
  3. 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
  • 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
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