Temple Basics
This is the main purpose of Latter-day Saint temples.
What is to make sacred covenants and perform ordinances for the living and the dead?
The first temple built in modern times was dedicated in this U.S. city in 1836.
What is Kirtland, Ohio?
This temple was the first built in Europe.
What is the Bern Switzerland Temple?
This angel statue often tops Latter-day Saint temples.
Who is Moroni?
This prophet announced a record number of temples during General Conference in the 2010s and 2020s.
Who is Russell M. Nelson?
Before entering a temple, members must hold this.
What is a temple recommend?
This early prophet led the construction of the Nauvoo Temple.
Who is Joseph Smith?
The first temple in Asia was dedicated in this country.
What is Japan?
The ordinance in which families are joined together forever is called this.
What is sealing?
The first temple built in the Middle East is located in this country.
What is the United Arab Emirates?
This is held before a dedication and is free to the public and during this time all ages and faiths are welcome to enter the temple.
What is a Temple open house?
The Salt Lake Temple took this many years to complete.
What is 40 years?
This is the first temple built in Africa.
What is the Johannesburg South Africa Temple?
The clothing worn during temple ordinances is symbolic of this principle.
What is purity and equality before God?
This temple was the first to feature a “cornerstone ceremony” broadcast worldwide.
What is the Rome Italy Temple?
Church members change from their everyday clothes into this before participating in temple services.
What is white clothing?
The first temple in Utah was dedicated in this city.
What is St. George?
This city in Brazil is home to one of the largest temples in the world.
What is São Paulo?
In temple architecture, spires often point in this direction, symbolizing reaching toward heaven.
What is upward or toward heaven?
The Salt Lake Temple is undergoing major renovations that began in this year.
What is 2020?
Temples are different from regular meetinghouses because they are considered this type of place.
What is a house of the Lord?
This prophet dedicated the first temple built outside the United States.
Who is David O. McKay?
This temple in South America features a statue of the Angel Moroni holding the plates.
What is the Lima Peru Temple?
The font used for baptisms for the dead is supported by statues of this animal.
What are oxen?
As of 2025, there are over this many temples announced, under construction, or operating worldwide.
What is over 350?