Rexburg Idaho Temple
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Announced in late 2003, the Rexburg Idaho Temple was dedicated on February 10, 2008 and was the third temple
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho
. A fourth Idaho temple was subsequently dedicated in Twin Falls, Idaho temple later in 2008. The temple sits on the south end of the Brigham Young University-Idaho
campus on the south side of Rexburg
. BYU-Idaho had been the only LDS university without a temple adjacent to its campus.
The design of this temple differs from most in that the exterior was designed by a private firm, not the LDS Church's architectural department. This was done because the church wished it to have a fresh new look. The temple has 2 progressive endowment and 5 sealing rooms.
On August 30, 2007, it was announced that the temple's open house would begin on December 29, 2007 and run through January 26, 2008. The dedication was to be held on February 3, 2008; however, due to the death of Gordon B. Hinckley
and his funeral planned for February 2, 2008, the dedication was postponed one week and was dedicated on February 10 by new Church President Thomas S. Monson
. Val R. Christensen is the temple's first president.
The temple rests atop a shield volcano
, as does much of the city.
Temple (LDS Church)
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , a temple is a building dedicated to be a House of the Lord, and they are considered by Church members to be the most sacred structures on earth. Upon completion, temples are usually open to the public for a short period of time...
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
. A fourth Idaho temple was subsequently dedicated in Twin Falls, Idaho temple later in 2008. The temple sits on the south end of the Brigham Young University-Idaho
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Brigham Young University–Idaho is a private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. Founded in 1888, the university is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and transitioned from a junior college to a four-year institution in 2001, known for the greater part of its...
campus on the south side of Rexburg
Rexburg, Idaho
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 17,257 people, 4,274 households, and 2,393 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,534.4 people per square mile . There were 4,533 housing units at an average density of 928.4 per square mile...
. BYU-Idaho had been the only LDS university without a temple adjacent to its campus.
The design of this temple differs from most in that the exterior was designed by a private firm, not the LDS Church's architectural department. This was done because the church wished it to have a fresh new look. The temple has 2 progressive endowment and 5 sealing rooms.
On August 30, 2007, it was announced that the temple's open house would begin on December 29, 2007 and run through January 26, 2008. The dedication was to be held on February 3, 2008; however, due to the death of Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon Bitner Hinckley was an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from March 12, 1995 until his death...
and his funeral planned for February 2, 2008, the dedication was postponed one week and was dedicated on February 10 by new Church President Thomas S. Monson
Thomas S. Monson
Thomas Spencer Monson is an American religious leader and author, and the 16th and current President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . As president, Monson is considered by adherents of the religion to be a "prophet, seer, and revelator" of God's will on earth...
. Val R. Christensen is the temple's first president.
The temple rests atop a shield volcano
Shield volcano
A shield volcano is a type of volcano usually built almost entirely of fluid lava flows. They are named for their large size and low profile, resembling a warrior's shield. This is caused by the highly fluid lava they erupt, which travels farther than lava erupted from more explosive volcanoes...
, as does much of the city.
See also
- 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
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsComparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsBelow is a chronological list of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with sortable columns. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a temple is a building dedicated to be a House of the Lord, and considered by church members to be the most sacred structures on earth...
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in IdahoThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in IdahoAs of year-end 2007, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported 399,427 members in 115 stakes, 1,047 Congregations , 2 missions, and 4 temples in Idaho, with a fifth announced. It also is home to Brigham Young University–Idaho.Idaho has the third most Mormons of any U.S...
External links
- New Temple Reflects Biblical Parallels - Church News Release on Rexburg Idaho Temple open house
- Rexburg Temple Webcamera - Rexburg Temple Webcam
- Rexburg Idaho Temple page