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The Edmonton Alberta Temple is the 67th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
The temple was the second to be built in Alberta; the first was built in Cardston in 1923. The temple serves about 15,700 members in the area. The exterior of the temple is white granite and has a single spire topped by a statue of the angel Moroni.




History


The groundbreaking services were held on February 27, 1999, presided over by Yoshihiko Kikuchi. Before the dedication of the temple, a public open house was held. Approximately 40,000 people toured the temple during the weeklong open house.
LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated the temple on December 11–12, 1999. The Edmonton Alberta Temple has a total of 10,700 square feet (990 m2), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.
In 2020, the Edmonton Alberta Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.




See also



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)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada




References






Additional reading


Kruckenberg, Janet (February 20, 1999), "The announcements of new holy edifices bring joy and tears", Church News
Lloyd, R. Scott (March 6, 1999), "Ground is broken for temple in Canada, 'a monument of faith'", Church News
"Golden statues of angel set atop temples in Edmonton, Raleigh", Church News, September 11, 1999
Weaver, Sarah Jane (December 18, 1999), "Open house visitor: 'What does this mean to me?'", Church News
Weaver, Sarah Jane (December 18, 1999), "Temple dedicated in 'hub of the north'", Church News
Weaver, Sarah Jane (February 19, 2000), "Edmonton: LDS contribute to growth in Canada's northern hub", Church News
Hill, Greg (February 28, 2009), "Another temple for Alberta", Church News




External links


Media related to Edmonton Alberta Temple at Wikimedia Commons
Edmonton Alberta Temple Official site
Edmonton Alberta Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
Construction and Renovation photos of the Edmonton Alberta Temple

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