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See photos from the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple dedication

President Henry B. Eyring dedicates a temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah — the Church’s 179th and the 18th operating temple in Utah

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Attendees of the second session begin lining up as those from the first session leave the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News


See photos from the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple dedication

President Henry B. Eyring dedicates a temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah — the Church’s 179th and the 18th operating temple in Utah

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Attendees of the second session begin lining up as those from the first session leave the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

On Sunday, Aug. 13, President Henry B. Eyring dedicated the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ 179th worldwide and 18th operating temple in Utah.

“In some places, members may still be required to make heavy sacrifices to enter a temple of God. Yet, the Lord is also generously directing the placement of new temples where members already have temples close by. That is your joy in this new Saratoga Springs Utah Temple,” President Eyring, second counselor in the Church’s First Presidency, told the Church News.

Here are photographs from the day:

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President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, walks into the temple with Elder Kevin R. Duncan, General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Temple Department, and his wife, Sister Nancy Duncan, prior to the start of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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People stand in line as they wait for the first of two sessions for the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, at the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple.

President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, poses for photos prior to the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Yellow flowers in front of the newly dedicated Saratoga Springs Utah Temple on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple on the day of its dedication in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Bishop L. Todd Budge, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, and his wife, Sister Lori Budge; Elder Kevin R. Duncan, General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Temple Department, and his wife, Sister Nancy Duncan; President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency; Elder Adeyinka A. Ojediran, General Authority Seventy, and his wife, Sister Olufunmilayo Ojediran; and Elder Hugo E. Martinez, General Authority Seventy and first counselor in the Utah Area presidency, and his wife, Sister Nunia Martinez; pose for photos prior to the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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People are seen in a window of a tent as they make their way in for the one of two sessions for the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Latter-day Saints enter the the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple to attend a dedicatory session on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Latter-day Saints stand in line as they wait for the first of two sessions for the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, shakes hands with Elder Kevin R. Duncan, General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Temple Department, and others as he arrives at the temple prior to the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Latter-day Saints stand in line as they wait for the first of two sessions for the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple on the day of its dedication in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple on the day of its dedication in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, shakes hands with Sister Olufunmilayo Ojediran, wife of Elder Adeyinka A. Ojediran, as they greet him as he arrives at the temple prior to the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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President James E. Evanson and Sister Jody K. Evanson of the Utah Orem Mission pose with some of their missionaries at the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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The Somers family sits on the grass after the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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The statue of the Book of Mormon prophet Moroni stands atop the temple at the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, and Elder Kevin R. Duncan, General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Temple Department, and his wife, Sister Nancy Duncan, pose for photos prior to the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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The Clifton family takes a photos outside the temple following the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, waves to a crowd gathered outside the temple following the second session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Attendees of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple file out after a session in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Those in the second session begin lining up as those from the the first session leave after the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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The Booth family poses for photos after the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

People walk after the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

People walk after the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Chelsea Smith, Greta Smith and Marley Smith pose for photos after the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Latter-day Saints move out of the temple after the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Janae and Sebastin Nilsson and their daughter Mimi pose for photos after the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple on the day of its dedication in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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People make their way out of the temple after the first session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Shelby Larson and Andrew Larson and others stand in line for the first of two sessions for the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple on the day of its dedication in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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People stand in line as they wait for the first of two sessions for the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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Attendees stand in line as they wait for the first of two sessions for the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple on the day of its dedication in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple on the day of its dedication in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

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President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, waves to a crowd gathered outside the temple following the second session of the dedication of the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple in Saratoga Springs, Utah, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Correction: An earlier version noted that the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple is the 14th in Utah. It's the 18th temple in state.

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