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The Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in the Logan Square neighborhood of Philadelphia.Completed in 2016, the intent to construct the temple was announced on October 4, 2008, during the church's general conference by LDS Church president Thomas S. Monson. [3]
Source: Wendall J. Ashton; Jim M. Wall, Deseret News, various years, Church Almanac State Information: Pennsylvania [1] Joseph Smith and other future members of the Church of Christ, the original name of the Latter Day Saint church founded by Smith, were baptized in the Susquehanna River in May 1829.
The LDS Church has 367 temples in various phases, which includes 202 dedicated temples (193 operating and 9 others undergoing renovations [1]), 4 with a dedication scheduled, 48 under construction, 3 with groundbreakings scheduled, [2] and 110 others announced (not yet under construction). [3] There are temples in most U.S. states, Puerto Rico ...
The temple was announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020. [5] On January 20, 2021, the LDS Church announced the temple would be built on the 2000 block of Powell Road in Cranberry. This is a 5.8 acre site next to an existing church meetinghouse. [6] Ground was broken for the temple on August 23, 2021, with Randall K. Bennett presiding.
The LDS Church has 367 temples in various phases, which includes 202 dedicated temples (193 operating and 9 others undergoing renovations [1]), 4 with a dedication scheduled, 48 under construction, 3 with groundbreakings scheduled, [2] and 110 others announced (not yet under construction). [3]
The importance of temples is often emphasized in weekly meetings, and regular participation in "temple work" is strongly encouraged for all Latter-day Saints (LDS). Within temples, members of the church make covenants , receive instructions, and perform sacred ceremonies and ordinances , such as baptism for the dead , washing and anointing (or ...
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple: Pennsylvania: United States North America 1.6 acres (6,475 m 2) 61,466 sq ft (5,710 m 2) 208.2 ft (63 m) 1 2 4 153 Operating Fort Collins Colorado Temple: Colorado: United States: North America: 15.69 acres (63,495 m 2) 42,000 sq ft (3,902 m 2) 112 ft (34 m) 1 2 3 154 Operating Star Valley Wyoming Temple