San Diego California Temple
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 m).
Although there is no visitors' center, the church maintains the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town, San Diego.
In 2010, the temple underwent maintenance to the exterior, including cleaning, recaulking, and repair of the roof.
In 2020, like all the church's other temples, the San Diego California Temple was temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Presidents
Notable temple presidents include J. Clifford Wallace (1998-1999); Joe J. Christensen (1999–2002); and David E. Sorensen (2005–08).
Gallery
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At twilight (2008)
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(2011)
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(2011)
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The stained glass wall of the West spire
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(2004)
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(2007)
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The Angel Moroni on the east spire
See also
Temples in California ( ) Los Angeles Temples
Temples in the Los Angeles metropolitan area ( )
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- 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 California
References
- ^ "San Diego California Temple - Details". The Church of Jesus of Latter-Day Saints. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ Sanchez, Leonel (April 21, 2010). "Mormon temple off I-5 getting touch-up". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ 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.