Orlando Florida Temple

Orlando Florida Temple
Closed for renovation
Number	46
Dedication	October 9, 1994, by Howard W. Hunter
Site	13 acres (5.3 ha)
Floor area	70,000 sq ft (6,500 m2)
Height	165 ft (50 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
← San Diego California Temple Orlando Florida Temple → Bountiful Utah Temple
Additional information
Announced	April 6, 1991, by Ezra Taft Benson
Groundbreaking	June 20, 1992, by James E. Faust
Open house	September 10-30, 1994
Current president	Boyd P. Hoglund
Designed by	Scott Partnership Architects
Location	Windermere, Florida, U.S.
Geographic coordinates	28°30′26.5″N 81°30′34.1″W / 28.507361°N 81.509472°W / 28.507361; -81.509472
Exterior finish	White precast concrete with marble chips
Temple design	Classic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	4 (stationary)
Sealing rooms	5
Clothing rental	Yes
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The Orlando Florida Temple is the 48th constructed and 46th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and was the first to be built in Florida. Located near Windermere, Florida, it was built with a modern single-spire design.^[1] It is the second largest LDS temple in the Eastern United States, after the Washington D.C. Temple. The intent to build the temple was announced on February 17, 1990.^[2]

The intent to construct the temple was announced on February 17, 1990, with a groundbreaking on June 20, 1992, conducted by

In 2020, like all the others in the church, the Orlando Florida Temple was closed for a time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[5]

On February 12, 2024, the church announced that the temple would close for renovations.^[6] The temple closed on July 1, 2024,^[7] and is anticipated to reopen in June 2026.^[8]

The building has a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design. The temple sits on a 13-acre plot, and the landscaping around the temple includes water features, palm trees, and shrubs.^[1][3] These elements are designed to provide a tranquil setting that enhances the sacred atmosphere of the site. The Orlando Florida Temple closed for renovations on July 1, 2024,^[7] and is expected to reopen in June 2026.^[8]

The structure is constructed with white precast concrete with marble chips.

The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff.^[10]

The first president of the Orlando Florida Temple was Jack F. Joyner, with the matron being Margaret E. Joyner. They served from 1994 to 1997.^[10] Prior to the temple's closing for renovation in July 2024, Brent R. Holladay was the president, with Dana Holladay serving as matron.^[3]

Following the completion of the temple, a public open house was held from September 10-30, 1994 (excluding Sundays). During the open house, over 90,000 people toured the temple.

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  Nativity displayed on the temple grounds, December 2008
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  View of southern side of temple
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  James E. Faust and Alexander B. Morrison at the Orlando Temple groundbreaking
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  Orlando Florida Temple at sunrise

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