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Definition: A building dedicated to the Lord for worship, and prayers. Where sacred ordinances, such as marriage sealings and baptisms for the dead are performed.

Also Known As: House of the Lord, House of God

Example: A man and woman were married in the temple for time and all eternity.

Related Resources:

What is a Mormon Temple?
What do members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do in the temple? Who can enter a temple? Learn about Mormon temples including ordinances, covenants, temple marriage, sacred clothing, worthiness, and preparing to enter the temple.

What is a Temple Marriage?
What does it mean to have a temple marriage? Why do Mormons get married in temples? And how can a family be together forever and not just until death do you part?

How to Have an Eternal Family
Becoming an eternal family and returning to God's presence is the main purpose of God's plan of salvation. Learn how to have an eternal family so you, your spouse and your children can be together forever.

Temples Category
Lots of information about LDS Temples.

LDS Temple Trivia Quizzes
Test your Temple Trivia knowledge with these three quizzes and find out if you are a Temple Trivia Scholar.

Baptisms for the Dead
Find out why and how we are baptized for the dead in part four of this article on baptism.

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