President Russell M. Nelson dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple on Sunday, June 8, 2025, making it the 24th dedicated temple in Utah and the 206th in the world. Latter-day Saints in northern Utah now have another sacred place to worship, make covenants, and feel closer to the Lord.
President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Wendy, arrive at the Syracuse Utah Temple ahead of the dedication on Sunday, June 8, 2025. | Church Newsroom“This is the Lord’s house,” President Nelson said during the dedicatory service. “It is filled with His power. Those who live His higher laws have access to His higher power.”
Latter-day Saints arrive at the Syracuse Utah Temple for a dedication ceremony on Sunday, June 8, 2025. | Church NewsroomPresident Nelson was joined by his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Mary, Elder Kevin R. Duncan of the Temple Department and his wife, Nancy, and Elder Hugo E. Martínez of the Utah Area Presidency and his wife, Nuria.
President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Wendy, exit the Syracuse Utah Temple following the dedication ceremony on Sunday, June 8, 2025. | Church NewsroomIn his remarks, President Nelson shared a connection between Syracuse, Utah, and Syracuse, Italy, where the Apostle Paul once stopped on his way to Rome. He praised the local area for producing “valiant youth, strong families, and Saints who are willing to let God prevail in their lives.”
President Russell M. Nelson (right) and Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (left) attend the Syracuse Utah Temple dedication on Sunday, June 8, 2025. | Church NewsroomHe promised peace, protection, and personal revelation to those who worship in the temple. “As you sincerely seek Jesus Christ, you will find Him here,” he said. “You will feel His mercy — here.”
President Russell M. Nelson (center right) attends the Syracuse Utah Temple dedication on Sunday, June 8, 2025, with (from left to right) Elder Kevin R. Duncan, Executive Director of the Temple Department, Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder Hugo E. Martínez of the Utah Area Presidency. | Church Newsroom
President Nelson also reminded members of the blessings made possible through the Restoration of the gospel. “We can each be endowed with God’s power,” he said. “Because of the Spirit of the Lord, we never need to feel alone.”
President Russell M. Nelson attends the Syracuse Utah Temple dedication on Sunday, June 8, 2025, with his wife, Wendy (bottom row, right); Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Mary (bottom row, left); Elder Kevin R. Duncan, Executive Director of the Temple Department, and his wife, Nancy (upper row, left); and Elder Hugo E. Martínez of the Utah Area Presidency, and his wife, Nuria (upper row, right). | Church NewsroomThe Syracuse Utah Temple was first announced in April 2020. Groundbreaking took place in June 2021, and the public open house concluded on May 31, 2025. Now, local members are ready to begin attending and serving inside.
President Russell M. Nelson waves as he exits the Syracuse Utah Temple following the dedication ceremony on Sunday, June 8, 2025. | Church NewsroomTemples in Utah continue to play a central role in the lives of Latter-day Saints. With millions of members in the state, many are excited to have a new house of the Lord closer to home.
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What a blessing for us and for President Nelson to dedicate another temple of the Lord. He has been given more years to his life to accomplish this glorious work. Amen.
How wonderful that President Nelson dedicated this beautiful and holy temple.
Did he actually dedicate it or just attend and have a recorded message? Just wondering. I’ve heard both.