| Red Cliffs Utah Temple | ||||
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| Number | 189 | |||
| Dedication | 24 March 2024, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Site | 15.31 acres (6.20 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 96,277 sq ft (8,944.4 m2) | |||
| Height | 230[4] ft (70 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | 7 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson[1][2] | |||
| Groundbreaking | 7 November 2020, by Jeffrey R. Holland[3] | |||
| Open house | 30 January-2 March 2024 | |||
| Location | St. George, Utah, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 37°04′56″N 113°31′11″W / 37.0823°N 113.5196°W | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 6 | |||
| Clothing rental | No | |||
| Visitors' center | No | |||
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The Red Cliffs Utah Temple, originally announced as the Washington County Utah Temple, is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in St. George, Utah. The intent to construct the temple was announced in October 2018 by church president Russell M. Nelson. It is the second temple in Washington County, with the St. George Utah Temple being the first, and the fourth in southern Utah.[5]
The temple is approximately 96,000 square feet and contain three stories.[6][7] The construction is a significant development in a region where church members form a substantial part of the population. Temples differ from regular meetinghouses and church members consider them sacred where ordinances like marriages and proxy baptisms are performed.[8] A public open house was held from February 1 to March 2, 2024, with the dedication, led by Henry B. Eyring, of the church's First Presidency, on March 24, 2024.[9]
- ^ "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes: Number of temples operating, announced or under construction now above 200", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 October 2018
- ^ LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
- ^ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreaking-held-for-red-cliffs-utah-temple
- ^ https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/1/29/24053935/red-cliffs-utah-temple-st-george-interior-images-media-day
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:2was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Open House Commences for Red Cliffs Utah Temple: Sacred structure is the second house of the Lord in St. George". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Church Announces Groundbreakings for Two Utah Temples". newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Latter-day Saint church calls local couple to serve as Red Cliffs Temple president, matron". Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ President Eyring Dedicates Red Cliffs Utah Temple, Newsroom, chhurchofjesuschrist.org, 24 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.