“Temple Cards,” Friend, April 2025, 12.
Temple Cards
St. George Utah Temple
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This is the longest operating temple in the Church—148 years!
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To make the swampy ground more solid, the pioneers packed the ground with lava rock.
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This temple was rededicated in 2023 by President Jeffrey R. Holland, who grew up in St. George.
Adelaide Australia Temple
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Children who attended a nearby school helped during the temple groundbreaking ceremony.
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This was the second temple built in Australia.
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Before this temple was built, members in Adelaide had to travel 15–20 hours to the Sydney Australia Temple.
Recife Brazil Temple
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The temple grounds have mango trees and 200-year-old palm trees!
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This is the second temple built in Brazil.
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To prevent flooding, builders put over 1,000 columns into the ground to give the temple a strong foundation.
Illustrations by Rachel Erickson