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Cleveland Ohio Temple
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Key Points:
- The Cleveland Ohio Temple was dedicated on August 16, 2026, by Elder David A. Bednar, marking the 221st operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and reconnecting the church's presence near historic Kirtland, Ohio.
- The dedication was broadcast to four stakes in northeastern Ohio and coincided with the dedication of the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple, the church's 220th temple.
- The temple, located in Independence, Ohio, on an 11-acre site with a 9,950 square-foot building, received strong community support during its open house, with about 800 volunteers assisting and many visitors expressing appreciation for the temple's beauty and spiritual atmosphere.
- Church members expressed excitement about having a temple closer to home, noting the increased opportunity for frequent worship and spiritual renewal, contrasting with past challenges of traveling long distances to attend temples.
- The temple's design includes a cupola reminiscent of the historic Kirtland Temple, and its dedication was seen as a significant milestone for the local church community, which has grown to nearly 66,000 members in Ohio.
