The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[1] Located near the La Jolla community of San Diego, it was built with two main spires, but unique to this temple are four smaller spires at the base of each main spire. The East spire is topped with the familiar angel Moroni statue which has historically been on many of the church's temples.
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| Number | 45 | |||
| Dedication | April 25, 1993, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 7.2 acres (2.9 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 72,000 sq ft (6,700 m2) | |||
| Height | 169 ft (52 m) | |||
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| Announced | April 7, 1984, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | February 27, 1988, by Ezra Taft Benson | |||
| Open house | February 20 – April 3, 1993 | |||
| Current president | James P. Little (2020-present) | |||
| Designed by | William S. Lewis, Jr. | |||
| Location | San Diego, California, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 32°51′59.0″N 117°13′43.6″W / 32.866389°N 117.228778°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Marble chips in plaster | |||
| Temple design | Modern, two-tower | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 8 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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History
editThe San Diego Temple was announced on April 7, 1984, and dedicated on April 25, 1993, by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 7.2-acre (2.9 ha) plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 8 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 72,000 square feet (6,700 m2).
Although there is no visitors' center, the church maintains the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town, San Diego.
In 2010, the temple underwent maintenance to the exterior, including cleaning, recaulking, and repair of the roof.[2]
In 2020, like all others in the church, the San Diego California Temple was temporarily closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Presidents
editNotable temple presidents include J. Clifford Wallace (1998-1999); Joe J. Christensen (1999–2002); and David E. Sorensen (2005–08).
Gallery
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The stained glass wall of the West spire -
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The angel Moroni on the east spire
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See also
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Temples in California () Los Angeles Temples
Temples in the Los Angeles metropolitan area ()
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- 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 California
References
edit- ^ "San Diego California Temple - Details". The Church of Jesus of Latter-Day Saints. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ Sanchez, Leonel (April 21, 2010). "Mormon temple off I-5 getting touch-up". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ 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.
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