Calgary Alberta Temple
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Number | 140 | |||
Dedication | 28 October 2012, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
Site | 10.17 acres (4.12 ha) | |||
Floor area | 33,000 sq ft (3,100 m2) | |||
Height | 115 ft (35 m) | |||
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Announced | 4 October 2008, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
Groundbreaking | 15 May 2010, by Donald L. Hallstrom | |||
Open house | 29 September-20 October 2012 | |||
Current president | G. Lawrence Spackman[1] | |||
Location | Calgary, Canada | |||
Geographic coordinates | 51°8′25.3356″N 114°13′54.5016″W / 51.140371000°N 114.231806000°W | |||
Exterior finish | Gray granite from China | |||
Baptistries | 1 | |||
Ordinance rooms | 2 (two-stage progressive) | |||
Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
Notes | Announced at the 178th Semiannual General Conference. | |||
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The Calgary Alberta Temple is the 140th
![The Calgary Alberta Temple.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Calgary_Alberta_Temple_by_Luis_E._Del_Rio.jpg/220px-Calgary_Alberta_Temple_by_Luis_E._Del_Rio.jpg)
History
LDS Church president Thomas S. Monson announced the construction of the Calgary Alberta Temple on 4 October 2008, during the church's 178th Semiannual General Conference.[2][3] The temple serves over 18,000 Latter-day Saints in Calgary and surrounding areas. The temple is located adjacent to the Royal Oak chapel in northwest Calgary.[4][5]
The groundbreaking on May 15, 2010[6] was presided over by Donald L. Hallstrom, with other general and area leaders of the church in attendance, including William R. Walker and Richard K. Melchin.[7] Once the building was completed, a public open house was held from September 29 to October 20, 2012,[8][9] where over 100,000 people toured the temple.[10] A cultural celebration was held October 27, 2012,[11] and the temple was dedicated the following day, October 28, by Monson.[12][13]
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In 2020, like all the church's other temples, the Calgary Alberta Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[15]
See also
Lethbridge Temples in Alberta ( ) Temples in Canada ( )
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- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of places of worship in Calgary
- 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 Canada
References
- LDS Church, 24 October 2022 [26 May 2022], retrieved 24 October 2022
- ^ Mikita, Carole (October 4, 2008), LDS Church plans temples in Rome, 4 other locations, KSL-TV, retrieved 2012-10-26
- ^ Hill, Greg (February 28, 2009), "Another temple for Alberta: Province's third, in Calgary, fills gap between Edmonton, Cardston", Church News, retrieved 2012-10-26
- LDS Church, October 7, 2008, retrieved 2012-10-26
- ^ Myers, Sean (October 6, 2008), "Mormon temple slated for N.W.", Calgary Herald, p. B3. Reprint at Canada.com, retrieved 2008-10-08.
- ^ Gerson, Jen (May 16, 2010), "Mormons break ground on long-awaited temple", Calgary Herald, p. A3. Reprint Archived 2013-10-21 at the Wayback Machine at Canada.com, retrieved 2012-10-30.
- ^ Miller, Ian (May 22, 2010), "Temple in Calgary now under way", Church News, retrieved 2012-10-26
- ^ Ferguson, Eva (September 27, 2012), "New Mormon temple in city's northwest unveiled to the public", Calgary Herald, retrieved 2012-10-26
- ^ Swensen, Jason (September 28, 2012), "Calgary Alberta Temple: Enthusiasm for temple", Church News, retrieved 2012-10-26
- ^ Nolais, Jeremy (October 23, 2012), "Calgary Mormon temple visited by more than 100K", Metro Calgary, archived from the original on October 28, 2012, retrieved 2012-10-26
- ^ Avant, Gerry (Oct 27, 2012), "Calgary Alberta Temple: Youth present celebration on eve of dedication", Church News, retrieved 2012-10-30
- ^ Avant, Gerry (October 28, 2012), "Calgary Alberta Temple: Dedication marks 140th operating temple for Church", Church News, retrieved 2012-10-30
- ^ "Church President Dedicates 140th Temple", Newsroom (Press release), LDS Church, October 28, 2012, retrieved 2012-10-30
- ^ Church News, April 23, 2019.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Calgary Alberta Temple Official site
- Calgary Alberta Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org