Saratoga Springs Utah Temple

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Saratoga Springs Utah Temple
Under construction
Number 181
Announcement 2 April 2017
Groundbreaking 19 October 2019 by
Craig C. Christensen
Site 22.7 acres (9.2 hectares)
Floor area 87,000 sq ft (8,100 m2)
Official website • News & images
Additional information
Location Saratoga Springs, Utah, United States
Notes Announced by Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017[1]

The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

History[]

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 2, 2017, during the 187th annual general conference.[2] When completed, it will be the 18th temple in Utah.[3]

On May 7, 2019, the church announced preliminary information on the temple's anticipated location and size.[4][5][6] A groundbreaking, to signify beginning of construction, was held on October 19, 2019, with Craig C. Christensen, president of the church's Utah Area, presiding.[7][8]

The temple completion date is not yet announced.[9]

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References[]

  1. ^ "President Monson Announces Five New Temples: Mormon temples to be built in South America, Africa, Philippines and US". Newsroom. LDS Church. 2 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Saratoga Springs Utah Temple". churchofjesuschristtemples.org. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  3. ^ "List of Temples | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also LDS Church or Mormon Church)". Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  4. ^ "Saratoga Springs Utah Temple Plans Provided: Location is identified as plans are filed with city", Newsroom, LDS Church, May 7, 2019
  5. ^ Herald, Daily. "After 2 years, LDS Church releases details on Saratoga Springs temple". Daily Herald. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  6. ^ Christensen, RaeAnn (7 May 2019). "Latter-day Saints flock to future Saratoga Springs temple location". KUTV. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Ground Broken for Utah's 18th Temple: Saratoga Springs temple is the fifth in Utah County", Newsroom, LDS Church, October 19, 2019
  8. ^ Stilson, Ashley (19 Oct 2019). "LDS members eagerly brave the cold for Saratoga Springs temple groundbreaking". Daily Herald. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  9. ^ Johnson, Stacy. "15 Latter-day Saint temples currently under construction, now including Saratoga Springs", Provo Herald, 20 October 2019. Retrieved on 3 April 2020.

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