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Church President Russell M. Nelson dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, June 8, 2025. This is the 24th dedicated temple in Utah (the Salt Lake Temple and Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple are under renovation) and the 206th temple in the Church.
“This is the Lord’s house,” he said. “It is filled with His power. Those who live His higher laws have access to His higher power. God’s power helps us to grow from the trials of life — rather than be defeated by them.”
President Nelson was accompanied by his wife, Wendy; Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Mary; Elder Kevin R. Duncan, Executive Director of the Temple Department, and his wife, Nancy; and Elder Hugo E. Martínez of the Utah Area Presidency, and his wife, Nuria.
In his remarks before the dedicatory prayer, President Nelson compared the home city of the new temple to Syracuse, Italy, where the Apostle Paul “tarried … three days” (Acts 28:12) on his way toward Rome.
“In similar fashion,” he said, “this Syracuse, Utah, area of the Lord’s vineyard is important to the Lord. It is known to produce valiant youth, strong families and Saints who are willing to let God prevail in their lives.”
President Nelson promised several blessings as local Latter-day Saints attend and worship in the new temple, including peace, protection and personal revelation.
“As you sincerely seek Jesus Christ, you will find Him here, in His holy house. You will feel His mercy — here. You will find answers to your most vexing questions — here. You will better comprehend the joy of His gospel,” he said.
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