President Russell M. Nelson: ‘COVID-19 and Temples …

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We have felt inspired to reopen temples gradually through a very cautious approach.

When the incidence of COVID-19 in your area is within safe limits, your temple will be reopened.

With courage, let us all press on in the glorious work of the Lord.

Following a period of pandemic-prompted closures, temples around the world are reopening in phases, in adherence to local regulations and safety protocols.

We are grateful for your patience and devoted service during this changing and challenging period. I pray that your desire to worship and serve in the temple burns more brightly than ever.

When will Latter-day Saints be able to return to the temples in their districts? When local government regulations allow it and the incidence of COVID-19 in the area is within safe limits.

Do all you can to bring COVID-19 numbers down in your area so that your temple opportunities can increase. Meanwhile, keep your temple covenants and blessings foremost in your minds and hearts. Stay true to the covenants you have made.

The Church will construct 20 more temples:

Temples are a vital part of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fullness. Ordinances of the temple fill our lives with power and strengthavailable in no other way. We thank God for those blessings.

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President Russell M. Nelson: 'COVID-19 and Temples ...