Orlando Florida Temple

The Orlando Florida Temple is the 48th constructed and 46th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located near Windermere, Florida, it was built with a modern single-spire design. It is the second largest LDS temple in the Eastern United States, after the Washington D.C. Temple.

Orlando Florida Temple
Number46
DedicationOctober 9, 1994, by Howard W. Hunter
Site13 acres (5.3 ha)
Floor area70,000 sq ft (6,500 m2)
Height165 ft (50 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
←
San Diego California Temple
Orlando Florida Temple		 →
Bountiful Utah Temple
Additional information
AnnouncedApril 6, 1991, by Ezra Taft Benson
GroundbreakingJune 20, 1992, by James E. Faust
Open houseSeptember 10-30, 1994
Current presidentBoyd P. Hoglund
Designed byScott Partnership Architects
LocationWindermere, Florida, U.S.
Geographic coordinates28°30′26.5″N 81°30′34.1″W
Exterior finishWhite precast concrete with marble chips
Temple designClassic modern, single-spire design
Baptistries1
Ordinance rooms4 (stationary)
Sealing rooms5
Clothing rentalYes
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History

The LDS temple in Orlando, Florida was announced on April 6, 1991, with a groundbreaking on June 20, 1992.[1] The temple was dedicated on October 9, 1994, by Howard W. Hunter, LDS Church president.[2] The temple was built on a 13-acre (53,000 m2) plot, has four ordinance rooms and five sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 70,000 square feet (6,500 m2). Orlando is one of two temples dedicated by Hunter, the other is the Bountiful Utah Temple.

In 2015, a second temple was dedicated in Florida, the Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple was built in Davie, Florida, and serves an estimated 25,000 church members in South Florida.[3]

In 2020, the Orlando Florida Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[4]

  • Nativity displayed on the temple grounds, December 2008
    Nativity displayed on the temple grounds, December 2008
  • View of southern side of temple
    View of southern side of temple
  • James E. Faust and Alexander B. Morrison at the Orlando Temple groundbreaking
    James E. Faust and Alexander B. Morrison at the Orlando Temple groundbreaking
  • Orlando Florida Temple at sunrise
    Orlando Florida Temple at sunrise

See also
Temples in the Southeastern United States ()
  • = Operating
  • = Under construction
  • = Announced
  • = Temporarily Closed

References
  1. "Ground Broken for Orlando Florida Temple", Church News, Utah. Retrieved on 10 August 2019.
  2. Davis, James D. "The Look of Mormon: Religious group multiplies -- and diversifies", Daytona Beach News Journal, Florida, 7 July 2012. Retrieved on 10 August 2019.
  3. Nolin, Robert. "New Mormon temple soars above Davie pastures", South Florida Sun Sentinel, Florida, 1 July 2015. Retrieved on 10 August 2019.
  4. 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.
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