Inside The Salt Lake Temple

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The Salt Lake Temple was the 6th temple completed, and is the most recognized LDS building in the world.

The site was selected by Brigham Young days after they entered the Salt Lake Valley in July 1847.

The Temple was dedicated by President Wilford Woodruff on April 6, 1893.

The Salt Lake Temple took 40 years to build, and is a marvel of pioneer architecture and skill.

There are several symbols on the building relating the Jesus Christ, a few include Sun, Moon, and Earth Stones representing the 3 degrees of glory. The Ursa Major constellation symbolizing the temple guiding people to Christ, and carved sun beams representing God's truth shining down on us.

The building itself is symbolic. The 3 spires on the east and west side represents the Godhead. The east spires are higher, representing the Melchizedek Priesthood. The west spires represent the Aaronic Priesthood. Each spire has 12 smaller spires that represent the twelve apostles. The temple faces East, facing the direction of Christ's return. The main doors will remain closed until that day, patrons enter through an annex.