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The Washington DC Temple was the first Latter-day Saint temple to be built on the East Coast of the United States. Completed in 1974, it is the third-largest temple in the world. Visitors from all over the world come to this sacred site for its beauty and religious significance.
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Plan your visit to the Washington DC Temple and feel the peace of Jesus Christ as you stroll around the gardens and see the Visitors' Center.
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The Washington D.C. Temple was the first Latter-day Saint temple to be built on the East Coast of the United States. When the temple was completed in 1974, it served all Latter-day Saints living east of the Mississippi and some Latter-day Saints in South America and Canada.
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The Washington D.C. Temple is considered a literal house of the Lord by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The principal purpose of the temple is to provide ordinances and blessings to members in the Washington D.C. area. Ordinances include endowment, marriage, and baptism.
Festival of Lights - DCTemple.org
The Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple features over 500,000 lights and beautifully decorated Christmas Trees. The Visitors’ Center exhibits beautiful Créche displays featuring nativities from around the world and hosts daily holiday performances that are free and open to …
Gallery - History - DCTemple.org
See a history gallery of the Washington DC Temple, including photos of the temple's construction, original dedication, and rennovation.
WASHINGTON D.C. TEMPLE: The Washington D.C. Temple, located in Kensington, Maryland, was dedi-cated by President Spencer W. Kimball November 19–22, 1974. The temple serves more than 120,000 Latter-day Saints in Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The temple closed
Gallery - Temple Interior - DCTemple.org
The domed oval and pointed arch motifs culminate in the Celestial Room of the Washington D.C. Temple. Entering this sacred space symbolizes the ultimate progression one can achieve toward heaven itself.
The groundbreaking for the original Washington D.C. Temple was held in 1968 and construction began in 1971. It was dedicated in 1974 by President Spencer W. Kimball and became the 16th operating temple of the Church. At the time of the temple’s dedication, the Washington D.C. Temple district included about 300,000 people living
Washington DC Temple Festival of Lights 2024
The Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple features over 500,000 lights and beautifully decorated Christmas Trees. The Visitors’ Center exhibits beautiful Créche displays featuring nativities from around the world and hosts daily holiday performances that are free and open to …