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Provo Utah Temple. Temple closed during renovation. Scheduled temple appointments are encouraged and appreciated, but patrons without appointments are welcome. For those without appointments, wait times might be longer. Click here to submit names. Address 2200 Temple Hill Dr. Provo UT 84604-1775. United States. Media Gallery | Download Photo.
- Design ‘Secondary’ to Temple’s Purpose
- A Look Back at The Provo, Ogden Temples
- Remodel of The Ogden Temple
In addition to the extensive overall exterior redesign, the renovated Provo temple will be without an angel Moroni statue. Originally built without, the temple had its current angel Moroni statue added atop the spire in 2003, three decades after dedication. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed the primary purpose of its te...
In 1967, the First Presidency announced two new temples — for Provo and Ogden — the first temples in Utah in more than three-quarters of a century. At the time, 52% of all temple work worldwide was being done in three Utah temples: Salt Lake, Logan and Manti. Rather than enlarge the overcrowded temples, the Church opted to build two new ones. The P...
For the extensive Ogden temple renovations, the entire exterior was reshaped, featuring new granite and art glass. The entrance was moved from the west side to the east, facing Washington Boulevard. Also, major water features and underground parking were added. Inside, the core building design remained, while some rooms were reconfigured. Old elect...
The Provo Utah Temple (formerly the Provo Temple) was a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Provo, Utah, just north of Brigham Young University (BYU). The intent to build the temple was announced on August 14, 1967, by Hugh B. Brown and N. Eldon Tanner.
- 15
- February 9, 1972, by Joseph Fielding Smith
- 17 acres (6.9 ha)
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Located on Provo's east bench near the mouth of magnificent Rock Canyon, the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple claims a stunning backdrop of towering mountains. The extensive grounds are decorated with a cascading water feature and numerous flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Feb 20, 2024 · Four days before the temple’s closure for reconstruction, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Tuesday, Feb. 20, that the Provo Utah Temple will be renamed the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple.
Feb 9, 2022 · Location: At the entrance of Rock Canyon on the east bench of Provo; 2200 Temple Hill Drive, Provo, UT 84604; phone; (801) 375-5775. Site: 17 acres. Exterior finish: White cast stone, gold anodized aluminum grills, bronze glass panels, and single spire. Temple design: Modern and functional.
A new name has been released for the Provo Utah Temple, which will close on Saturday for reconstruction. The new temple will be known as the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple. During the closure, members of the temple district are encouraged to attend other operating temples.
