Manti Utah Temple
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Talk:Manti Utah Temple/data The Manti Utah Temple (formerly the Manti Temple) is the fifth constructed temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the city of Manti, Utah, it was the third LDS temple built in the Rocky Mountains (after the St. George and Logan Utah temples). The Manti Utah Temple was designed by William Harrison Folsom, who moved to Manti while the temple was being constructed.
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[edit] History
The LDS temple in Manti was announced on June 25, 1875 by Brigham Young. The Salt Lake Temple had been announced years before in 1847 but construction was still underway and would be until 1893, so the Manti Temple was built along with the St. George and Logan temples to satisfy the church's immediate need for temples. The site for the temple was Manti Stone Quarry, a large hill in the area. It had been prophesied numerous times since the beginning of settlement in the area that this would be the site of the temple. When Brigham Young announced the building of the temple he also announced that the 27-acre plot would now be known as "Temple Hill."
The temple was completed in 1888, and a private dedication was held on May 17, 1888 with the prayer given by Wilford Woodruff. Three public dedications were held on May 21-23 1888, and were directed by Lorenzo Snow.
During the construction of the Salt Lake Temple from 1853-1893, the Manti Utah Temple was the location of the Holy of Holies.
[edit] Renovations
The Manti Temple has undergone various remodeling and renovations. There was once a tunnel that went under the east tower of the temple but it has since been closed off. A great stone stairway was started in 1907 which led to the doors of the temple. In 1935, the temple was fully lighted at night for the first time. In 1940 the stairs were removed and work began to beautify the grounds. Between 1944 and 1945 the annex, chapel, kitchen, Garden Room, and men’s and women’s areas were remodeled.
In 1981 it was decided that the interior of the temple needed to be extensively remodeled. Renovation took four years, murals and original furniture were restored, offices were enlarged and remodeled, a separate door was made to the baptistery, water and weather damage were repaired, an elevator was installed, and locker rooms were improved among many other projects. In June of 1985, Gordon B. Hinckley directed the rededication ceremonies.
[edit] Style
The Manti Temple combines the Gothic Revival, French Renaissance Revival, French Second Empire, and Colonial architectural styles. The temple has 100,373 square feet, eight sealing rooms and four ordinance rooms. The exterior is made of fine-textured, cream colored oolite limestone from quarries on the hill the temple now stands on. The two towers of the temple are 179 feet tall, and the open center spiral staircases inside the towers are a marvel of pioneer ingenuity.
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[edit] See also
- Temple (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
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Mormon Miracle Pageant
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
[edit] External links
- Official LDS Manti Utah Temple page
- Manti Utah Temple page
- Manti Utah Temple page
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Official Site
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Visitors Site
- Unofficial LDS Temples Site
- Lightplanet - Mormon Temples
- Mormon Temple Ordinances
- Mormon Temples and Masonry
- Mormon Temples and Secrecy
- Manti Utah Temple is at coordinates Coordinates:
Municipalities and communities of Sanpete County, Utah | ||
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| County seat: Manti | ||
| Cities | Ephraim | Fairview | Fountain Green | Gunnison | Manti | Moroni | Mount Pleasant | Spring City | |
| Towns | Centerfield | Fayette | Mayfield | Sterling | Wales | |
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