Couples Married Civilly Now Authorized for Immediate Temple Marriage
New policy sets single global standard The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that a civil marriage between a man and a woman will no longer necessitate waiting a year for that couple to be to married (or sealed) in a...
Artist Insights into the 50 foot Mural for the Rome Italy Temple
Brilliant artist, Joseph Brickey, was commissioned to paint a 27-foot tall x 50-foot wide mural for the temple visitor center in Rome, Italy. The mural is the backdrop to the 13 full-size marble replica statues of the Christus and the twelve apostles, originally...
Salt Lake Temple to Close, Temple Square to be Remodeled
Today, the Church announced that the historic Salt Lake Temple will close December 29, 2019 for about four years for extensive renovation. In addition, significant modifications will be made to Temple Square and the adjoining plaza near the Church Office Building. The...
Video: Why I Come to the Latter-day Saint Temple
In the video “Why I Come to the Temple,” Stephen Jones explains why temples really matter to the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Watch more of Stephen Jones’ videos explaining why his beliefs are important to him. Member...
Learn More About Latter-day Saint Temples Online
The Church has published resources that explain more about Latter-day Saint temples at temples.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. In addition to the videos embedded below, the site contains the following pages: Sacred Temple Clothing explains temple garments. Prepare for the...
Two Apostles Lead a Virtual Tour of the Rome Italy Temple
In an unprecedented video, Elder Bednar and Elder Rasband give a walk-through tour of various rooms in the Rome Italy Temple, explaining what happens in each room. In the video below, President Russell M. Nelson provides an introduction to temples, and two apostles,...
Policies Changed Regarding Temple Workers
The Church recently changed policies regarding temple workers. The following information was conveyed to stake and ward leaders in the notice “Temple Policy Adjustments,” dated March 1, 2019: The First Presidency has approved adjustments to the following...
Temples Now Allow Cell Phones in Temple Office to Print Family Ordinance Requests
A new Church policy now allows patrons to use cell phones and other electronic devices in the temple office for printing Family Ordinance Requests and family name cards. Otherwise, cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off and placed in a locker...
Video: Baptism for the Dead, Now You Know
You may have wondered about the Latter-day Saint practice called baptism for the dead. What is it? Why does it matter? Let’s talk about it in the video “Baptism for the Dead.” 2000 years ago, Jesus went to the Jordan River and was baptized by immersion,...
Video About Latter-day Saint Temple Weddings
The new video, “What Is a Temple Wedding Like?” explains how members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints get married, or “sealed,” in the temple for time and all eternity, not just “til death do us part.” You can...
Video: Can I Go Inside a Latter-day Saint Temple?
In a new video, “Can I Go Inside a Latter-day Saint Temple?” the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides an overview of temples. Members of the Church believe temples are the most holy places on earth. When a temple is first built, there is an...
Video About Baptisms for the Dead in Latter-day Saint Temples
The new video, “What Are Baptisms for the Dead?” explains why members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints perform baptisms for the dead on behalf of their ancestors to give them the opportunity to accept Jesus and be baptized. You can learn...
Video About Latter-day Saint Temple Garments
The new video “What Are Temple Garments?” explains the temple garment—the underwear worn by some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Much like the nun’s habit, or the Jewish prayer shawl, this clothing is meant to help...