(Photo: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
(Photo: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
SALT LAKE CITY — The open house for the Manti Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is beginning in Manti, Utah, following a lengthy renovation.
The public open house for the historic temple in central Utah will run from Thursday, March 14, through Friday, April 5, excluding Sundays. The temple rededication will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
During the April 2019 general conference, Church President Russell M. Nelson announced the renovation of the Manti, Logan and Salt Lake City temples. He said, “We regard a temple as the most sacred structure in the Church.”
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Most of the current renovations to the Manti Temple have been to upgrade the building systems and support spaces in the annex and to preserve the structure. A new entrance and gathering space were added on the north side of the annex along with a bride-and-groom exit. The landscape was upgraded with new plants and trees throughout the site.
Most interior improvements were completed in support areas of the temple, including a new marriage waiting room; additional lockers in dressing areas; and refreshed carpet, paint, and furniture in selected areas. Other interior changes included updated mechanical and plumbing systems and laundry equipment.
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In 1849, Church President Brigham Young sent a group of more than 220 members of the Church to settle in the Sanpete Valley. They first camped where the Manti temple would eventually stand.
Architect William Folsom designed the pioneer-era temple. It was originally dedicated in 1888 after 11 years of construction. It has served members of the Church in central Utah for over 135 years.
Similar plans to remodel the Logan Utah Temple were previously announced but specific details and closing dates have not been released. It is believed the project won’t begin until construction of the Smithfield Utah Temple is completed.
Extensive renovations continue on the Salt Lake Temple, including the remodel of the Temple Square block. It is expected to be finished in 2026.