Meridian Idaho Temple
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| Number | 158 | |||
| Dedication | November 19, 2017, by Dieter F. Uchtdorf | |||
| Site | 15.73 acres (6.37 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 67,331 sq ft (6,255.3 m2) | |||
| Height | 120.2 ft (36.6 m) | |||
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| Announced | April 2, 2011, by Thomas S. Monson[1] | |||
| Groundbreaking | August 23, 2014, by David A. Bednar[2] | |||
| Open house | October 21 – November 11, 2017 | |||
| Current president | Bruce Edward Hobbs | |||
| Location | Meridian, Idaho, U.S. | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 43°40′18.45″N 116°24′51.71″W / 43.6717917°N 116.4143639°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Precast concrete | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 3 (two-stage progressive) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 5 | |||
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The Meridian Idaho Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Meridian, Idaho. The intent to build the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on April 4, 2011, during the church's semi-annual general conference.[1]
History
[edit]On December 19, 2011, it was announced that the Meridian Idaho Temple would be constructed at 7345 North Linder Road, north of the intersection of North Linder Road and Chinden Blvd.[3]
David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, presided at the temple's groundbreaking on August 23, 2014.[4] A public open house was held from October 21 through November 11, 2017.[5] The temple was dedicated on November 19, 2017 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf.[6][7]
The temple's design incorporates seismic standards above the code requirements, including its exterior cladding. The cladding is connected to the steel frame so that it discharges energy through a rocking motion and acts like a buffer in the event of an earthquake.[8] The temple interior includes marble quarried from Egypt, Italy, and Spain.[9][10] According to the church, the temple's design includes the syringa (Idaho' state flower) and golds, blues and greens in the wool rugs and stained glass, reflecting Idaho harvest and nature.[11]
In 2020, like all the church's other temples, the Meridian Idaho Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[12]
See also
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Temples in Boise Metro () Eastern Idaho Temples Idaho Map
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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 Idaho
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Church Announces New Temples in Canada, Colorado and Idaho", MormonNewsroom.org (News Release), LDS Church, April 2, 2011, retrieved January 5, 2015
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- ^ a b "Site Announced for Meridian Idaho Temple", MormonNewsroom.org (News Release), LDS Church, December 19, 2011, retrieved January 5, 2015
- ^ Sowell, John (August 24, 2014), "LDS Church breaks ground for new Meridian temple", Idaho Statesman
- ^ "Dedication Dates Announced for Tucson, Meridian and Cedar City Temples: Open house will begin in June for the Tucson Arizona Temple", Newsroom, LDS Church, January 26, 2017
- ^ Prescott, Marianne Holman (November 19, 2017). "'A steadfast and immovable line' to eternity: Meridian Idaho LDS Temple is dedicated". Deseret News. Archived from the original on November 20, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ "Meridian Idaho Temple Is Dedicated: Fifth Idaho temple is the 158th worldwide.", Newsroom, LDS Church, November 19, 2017
- ^ "ENR Mountain States 2018 Best Projects Cultural/Worship: Award of Merit: Meridian Idaho LDS Temple". Engineering News-Record. October 19, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- ^ "ENR Mountain States 2018 Best Projects Cultural/Worship: Award of Merit: Meridian Idaho LDS Temple". Engineering News-Record. October 19, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- ^ Caldwell, Tiffany (November 19, 2017). "Mormon church dedicates fifth temple in Idaho". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ Beech, Holly (October 16, 2017), "'Sacred,' not secret: New Meridian temple to open for public tours", Meridian Press, retrieved January 16, 2019
- ^ 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.
External links
[edit]- Meridian Idaho Temple Official site
- Meridian Idaho Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
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