San Diego California Temple

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San Diego California Temple
2019 San Diego LDS Temple 1.jpg
Number 45
Dedicated April 25, 1993 (April 25, 1993) by
Gordon B. Hinckley
Site 7.2 acres (2.9 hectares)
Floor area 72,000 sq ft (6,700 m2)
Height 169 ft (52 m)
Preceded by Toronto Ontario Temple
Followed by Orlando Florida Temple
Official website • News & images
Additional information
Announced April 7, 1984
Groundbreaking February 27, 1988 by
Ezra Taft Benson
Open House February 20 – April 3, 1993
Current President Dirk O. Jergensen (2014- )
Designed by William S. Lewis, Jr.
Location 7474 Charmant Drive
San Diego, California
United States
Exterior finish Marble chips in plaster
Temple design Modern, two-tower
Ordinance rooms 4 (Movie, stationary sessions)
Sealing rooms 8
Clothing rental Yes
Cafeteria Full
Visitors' center No

Coordinates: 32°51′59.0″N 117°13′43.6″W / 32.866389°N 117.228778°W / 32.866389; -117.228778

The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[1] Located near the La Jolla community of San Diego, it was built with two main spires, but unique to this temple are four smaller spires at the base of each main spire. The East spire is topped with the familiar Angel Moroni statue which adorns most LDS temples.

History[]

The San Diego Temple was announced on April 7, 1984, and dedicated on April 25, 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 7.2-acre (2.9 ha) plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 8 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 72,000 square feet (6,700 m2).

Although there is no visitors' center, the church maintains the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town, San Diego.

In 2020, like all the church's other temples, the San Diego California Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[2]

Presidents[]

Notable temple presidents include J. Clifford Wallace (1998-1999); Joe J. Christensen (1999–2002); and David E. Sorensen (2005–08).

Gallery[]

  • At twilight (2008)
  • (2011)
  • (2011)
  • The stained glass wall of the West spire
  • (2004)
  • (2007)
  • The Angel Moroni on the east spire

See also[]

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Los Angeles metropolitan area
Temples in California

Red = Operating
Blue = Under construction
Yellow = Announced
Black = Closed for renovation

References[]

  1. ^ "San Diego California Temple - Details". The Church of Jesus of Latter-Day Saints. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  2. ^ 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.

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