By Charlie G. Patreus
The Orem Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be dedicated on January 21, 2024, despite minor construction issues along the way. The dedication and open house dates were announced by the church’s First Presidency, along with the closure date for the Provo Utah Temple.
The Orem Utah Temple will have a public open house from October 27 to December 16, with exceptions for Sundays and Thanksgiving Day. A media day will be held on October 23, followed by invited guests touring the temple from October 24 to 26.
The dedicatory sessions will be broadcast to all units in the Orem Utah Temple district, and more details about the dedication will be shared later.
The Provo Utah Temple will be closed starting from February 24, 2024 for reconstruction. During the closure, members are encouraged to attend other temples, and those seeking ordinances should contact nearby temples for arrangements.
Utah has a total of 28 LDS temples, including the Orem and Provo temples. The state is the global headquarters for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a membership of 2.2 million people. The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple will be dedicated on August 13, and the St. George Utah Temple will be rededicated on December 10.
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