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5 Fascinating Symbols on the Salt Lake Temple + the Meanings Behind Them

The symbols in the temple are left to our own interpretation, with help from the Spirit. But occasionally there are special symbols incorporated into the exterior design of each edifice that have traditional, historical meaning— symbols that, once understood, can enhance our spiritual experience during our temple visits. Here are just a few on the Salt Lake Temple. All images unless otherwise indicated courtesy of Val Brinkerhoff.

Sponsored: "The Forgotten Carols" – The Perfect Reminder of Christ’s Lessons of Love

By The Forgotten Carols

Now in its 27th consecutive year and performed for more than a million people throughout the world, The Forgotten Carols has grown from a simple idea into a true phenomenon and Holiday tradition. Composer and writer Michael McLean’s original goal was to create a Christmas-themed collection of songs based around the stories of the “forgotten” characters in the Nativity. And from that initial album sprang the beloved story of Nurse Connie Lou and Uncle John, and their amazing spiritual message surrounding Christ’s birth.

Famous Latter-day Saints

Gladys Knight Offers "Classy" Response to Criticism About Singing at the Super Bowl

By LDS Living Staff

Gladys Knight celebrated the announcement that she would be singing the National Anthem for Super Bowl LIII by posting on Instagram, "Atlanta, I'm coming home!"

Latter-day Saint Life

Joseph Smith's Historic Meeting with the President of the United States (+ Video)

By LDS Living Staff

After Latter-day Saints were expelled from Missouri and while trying to rebuild Zion in the malaria-ridden swamps near Commerce (later Nauvoo), Illinois, Joseph Smith took a historic journey to Washington, D.C., to meet with President Martin Van Buren.

Lesson Helps

FHE: The Second Article of Faith

By LDS Living

13 Weeks of FHE

Sponsored: The Villas at Ovation Sienna Hills Breaking Ground Soon

By Ovation

WASHINGTON, UTAH. Ovation at Sienna Hills is already growing. The active lifestyle village has announced the addition of 25 private villas. The new community is scheduled to open in fall 2020.

From the Church

Read highlights from temple groundbreakings in Brazil, Chile, and Texas

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Groundbreaking services were held for three separate temples to be built in the U.S. and South America on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Lesson Helps

Old Testament Lesson 45: "If I Perish, I Perish"

By Ted L. Gibbons

In the scriptures and in modern life we occasionally encounter people whose commitment to principle is so remarkable that they cannot be coerced, frightened, or bribed into doing something they believe is wrong. For example:

Mormons and 9/11: Survivors, Rescuers, and Victims' Families Share Their Stories

By Jamie Armstrong

As we observe the anniversary of 9/11, we take a look back through the eyes of LDS Church members who lost loved ones, narrowly escaped death, and helped with relief efforts. We also honor the victims who lost their lives—including five Latter-day Saints.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Underwater Mormon Ghost Towns You Can See Today

By Danielle B. Wagner

While many ghost towns founded by Latter-day Saints have exciting histories, three Mormon ghost towns stand out from the rest. These ghost towns, once submerged by water, have only recently been uncovered, revealing new insights into the Saints that lived there.