San Diego California Temple
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| Number | 45 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dedication | 25 April 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Site | 7.2 acres (2.9 hectares) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Floor area | 72,000 sq ft (6,700 m2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 169 ft (52 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | Toronto Ontario Temple | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Followed by | Orlando Florida Temple | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 32°51′59.0″N 117°13′43.6″W / 32.866389°N 117.228778°W
The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located near the La Jolla community of San Diego, it was built with two main spires, but unique to this temple are four smaller spires at the base of each main spire. The East spire is topped with the familiar Angel Moroni statue which adorns most LDS temples.
The exterior finish is marble chips in stucco giving the building a white glow. Just off Interstate 5, the temple is a major landmark when traveling the highway to or from San Diego. The temple is brightly illuminated making it even more noticeable at night.
The San Diego Temple was announced on April 7, 1984, and dedicated on April 30, 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 7.2-acre (2.9 ha) plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 8 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 72,000 square feet (6,700 m2).
Although there is no visitors' center, the church maintains the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town, San Diego.
Presidents
Notable presidents of the temple include Joe J. Christensen (1999–2002); David E. Sorensen (2005–08); and Bruce L. Olsen (2008–11).
See also
- 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 California
External links
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Media related to San Diego California Temple at Wikimedia Commons - Official San Diego Temple page
- San Diego California Temple page
- A website with several photos of the interior of the temple.
- Website dedicated to the San Diego Temple
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