Pictures courtesy of the Church Newsroom.
Two new statues now grace the south side of the Salt Lake Temple, just steps from the Temple Square Visitors’ Center plaza — offering visitors a powerful new way to reflect and remember.
Their arrival is especially meaningful during the Easter season, when Christians around the world turn their hearts to the final week of Jesus Christ’s life and the miracle of His Resurrection.
Although this area remains under construction, the statues are visible to the public — quietly inviting all who pass by to pause and consider the Savior’s sacrifice.
“Jesus Christ Carrying the Cross,” created by Michael Hall — also known for the beloved First Vision statue at Temple Square — portrays the Savior as He bears the cross on His final walk to Calvary. “Jesus Christ in Gethsemane,” by married artists Stephani and Roger Hunt, captures a deeply sacred moment of prayer and suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Together, these sculptures bring to life pivotal moments in the Savior’s ministry, inviting reflection and reverence while adding a meaningful spiritual dimension to the ongoing renovation at Temple Square.
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