Richmond Virginia Temple
Richmond Virginia Temple | ||||
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Number | 177 | |||
Dedication | 7 May 2023, byDallin H. Oaks[3] | |||
Site | 12 acres (4.9 ha) | |||
Floor area | 39,202 sq ft (3,642.0 m2) | |||
Height | 164 ft (50 m) | |||
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Announced | 1 April 2018, byRussell M. Nelson[1] | |||
Groundbreaking | 11 April 2020, by Randall K. Bennett[2] | |||
Open house | March 25-April 15, 2023 | |||
Current president | Larry John Willis[4] | |||
Designed by | Lanny Herron | |||
Location | Glen Allen,Virginia,United States | |||
Geographic coordinates | 37°40′22″N77°32′06″W/ 37.6728°N 77.5351°W | |||
Exterior finish | Moleanos limestone | |||
Temple design | JeffersonianDoric order,single-spire | |||
Baptistries | 1 | |||
Ordinance rooms | 4 | |||
Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
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TheRichmond Virginia Templeis the 177th operatingtempleofthe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsinGlen Allen,Virginia,a suburb ofRichmond.The Richmond Temple is the church's first temple in the state of Virginia.
History
[edit]The intent to construct the temple was announced bychurch presidentRussell M. Nelsonon April 1, 2018, concurrently with 6 other temples. At the time, the number of operating and announced temples was 189.[5]
On April 11, 2020, a groundbreaking to signify the beginning of construction was held, with Randall K. Bennett, president of the church'sNorth America NortheastArea,presiding.[6][7]Due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,the groundbreaking ceremony was limited to a handful of leaders and was not broadcast to meetinghouses in the temple district as originally planned.[8]The temple was dedicated over two sessions on May 7, 2023 byDallin H. Oaks.[9]
Architecture
[edit]The temple is built in a blend ofGeorgian,Federal,andJeffersonianstyles[10]withDoric order,with inspiration taken fromMonticello,theUniversity of Virginia,the city ofWilliamsburg,and other locations across the state of Virginia.[11]The exterior hosts interlocking diamond circles and thedogwood flower.[12]The temple is 169 ft. 9 in. tall, with a single spire with theAngel Moroni,and four columns at the front entrance.
Blue, gold, and red on exterior glass and interior furnishings pulls from early American color palettes,[12][10]and the foyer depicts a 100-year-old art glass piece ofJesus Christas the Good Shepherd from an old, East CoastProtestantchurch.[10]The interior designs of the temple, including the foyer, grand staircase, and carpets, accentuate Jeffersonian ideas andColonialdesigns.[12][10]
See also
[edit]- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Virginia
- Comparison 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
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
References
[edit]- ^"Seven Temples Announced as April 2018 General Conference Closes: Mormon temples to be built in Asia, Europe, North and South America".Newsroom.LDS Church.1 April 2018.
- ^Groundbreaking Dates Announced for Temples in Virginia, the Philippines, and Utah
- ^https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-dallin-h-oaks-dedicates-the-richmond-virginia-temple
- ^"Read about the new leaders of temples in Japan, Canada, Mexico and more".Church News.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.RetrievedMay 21,2023.
- ^"7 New Temples Announced during April 2018 General Conference",Newsroom,The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2018-04-01
- ^Talya Cunningham (March 3, 2020),Ahead of Mormon temple groundbreaking, church donates 40,000 pounds of goods,WRIC-TV
- ^"Construction on Richmond-Area Mormon Temple Set for Spring",U.S. News & World Report,Associated Press,January 24, 2020
- ^"Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Richmond Virginia Temple".Church of Jesus Christ Temples.RetrievedMay 21,2023.
- ^"President Dallin H. Oaks Dedicates Richmond Virginia Temple: 'The work of the temples is centered in Jesus Christ,' Apostle says".Newsroom.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 7 May 2023.RetrievedMay 21,2023.
- ^abcdTaylor, Scott (20 March 2023)."Take a look inside as the doors open to the Richmond Virginia Temple, Virginia's first: Tours begin with March 20 media day, as Church and project leaders talk about the temple's design and purpose".The Church News.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.RetrievedMay 21,2023.
- ^Walker, Sydney (29 August 2019)."Richmond Virginia Temple features colonial design — take a look at the renderings here".The Church News.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.RetrievedMay 21,2023.
- ^abc"Richmond Virginia Temple Fact Sheet"(PDF).Newsroom.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.RetrievedMay 21,2023.
External links
[edit]- Church Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Richmond Virginia Templeat ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
- Richmond Virginia Templeat ChurchofJesusChrist.org