Intricate details of the doorknobs on the east doors of the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

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The historic doors of the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints once again adorn the sacred structure.

The installation of the doors not only marks a significant step toward completing the yearslong renovation of the temple; it also symbolizes the literal opening of the doors to welcome the world to the Salt Lake Temple Celebration in 2027.

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“Today’s installation of the Salt Lake Temple doors marks movement toward the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, held April through October 2027, when all the world is welcome to come inside the house of the Lord,” said Richard Sutton, senior director in the Temple Department over the Salt Lake Temple Celebration. “This really serves as that key milestone that this temple is going to be completed; we’re going to have it open and then rededicated. And the Salt Lake Temple will be back in operation for worship of Jesus Christ.”

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Intricate details on the east doors of the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

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One set of the west doors on the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo taken on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

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Crew member makes final preparations for reinstallation of the east doors on the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

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Intricate details on the east doors of the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

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Visit Church Newsroom to see more photos of the historic installation.

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