Tallahassee Florida Temple
A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on June 5, 2021, conducted by James B. Martino.
History
The temple was announced by Russell M. Nelson on April 5, 2020. On January 13, 2021, the church announced that the temple would be constructed on a 4.97-acre property in Tallahassee. The preliminary plans called for a single-story structure of 29,000 square feet.
A groundbreaking ceremony took place on June 5, 2021, with James B. Martino presiding, and was attended by local church members and community leaders.
Once the temple is completed, a public open house is scheduled for November 2024. The temple is scheduled to be dedicated on December 8, 2024, by Patrick Kearon.
Design and architecture
The building has a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design which reflects both the cultural heritage of Tallahassee and the spiritual significance to the church.
Site
The temple sits on a 4.97-acre plot, and the landscaping around the temple features trees and colorful bushes. A distribution center is also being constructed on the site, near an existing meetinghouse.
Exterior
The structure stands 204 feet tall, has a central five-tiered tower topped with a golden dome, and is constructed with pale precast concrete.
Interior
The temple includes two sealing rooms, two instruction rooms, and a baptistry, each designed for ceremonial use.
Symbols
The design has elements representing Latter-day Saint and Biblical symbolism, which provide deeper spiritual meaning to its appearance and function. For example, “The baptistry, like those in all temples, will contain a large, elevated pool supported by 12 carved oxen representing the Twelve Tribes of Israel.”
Temple presidents
The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff.
The first president of the Tallahassee Florida Temple is Douglas D. Gilbert, with the matron being Kathy F. Gilbert.
Admittance
On July 1, 2024, the church announced that a public open house would be held from November 4–23, 2024 (excluding Sundays). The temple is scheduled to be dedicated by Patrick Kearon on December 8, 2024. Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship.
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 Florida
References
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