Template:LDS Temple
Temple not in list
 | This template may have no transclusions. This is because it is the parent page for subpages that are used by various templates and articles. |
Summary
Each temple has a data page that stores the data to be used in the templates, of the form: Template:LDS Temple/Temple name. All the templates that format temple data use a single set of data for each temple. Thus updating the data for each temple will only need to be done in one location.
Using the data in multiple locations is accomplished by transcluding the datapage along with a format parameter, which indicates which template to use. Thus the calls to transclude temple data will be a call of the form {{LDS Temple/Temple name | format= format template }}.
Usage
This template's sub-pages contain data shared between many pages relating to temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
These pages include, but not limited to:
- List of temples (LDS Church). A general list of temples by construction status.
- Comparison of temples (LDS Church) - A list(s) that compare architectural details and other comparable features for each temple.
- Temple milestones (LDS Church) - A sub-list of the Comparison of temples (LDS Church) focusing on Temple Milestones (announcements, groundbreakings, dedications, and rededications).
- List of temples by geographic region (LDS Church) - Geographic list and map of temples by location (excluding the United States). The United States was pulled out of the list in October 2023 due to length and size limitations of original page.
- List of temples in the United States (LDS Church) - Is the geographic list for temples within the United States.
- Lists with more details are provided in the temples section in pages relating to an individual country or state the temple is in (ie. Utah, Mexico). There were 126 of these pages as of September 2023.
- Infoboxs for each individual temple page (ie. Salt Lake Temple). More than 200 of these pages existed with these infoboxes as of July 2026.
Templates utilized
Data Templates
- {{LDS Temple}} and its sub-pages see {{LDS Temple/list}} for an alphabetical list of the "Data" templates
Format Templates
- {{Infobox LDS Temple}} - Infobox for each temple's article
- {{LDS Temple list}} - Used in List of temples (LDS Church)
- {{LDS Temple list2}} - An expanded table with more description. Used in pages based on what country or state the temple is located in. There were 126 pages that uses this template as of September 2023.
- {{LDS Temple compare}}, {{LDS Temple compare2}}, {{LDS Temple compare3}} - Used in Comparison of temples (LDS Church)
- {{LDS Temple geographic}}, {{LDS Temple geographic region}} - Used in List of temples by geographic region (LDS Church)
Other temple related templates
- {{LDS Temple status}} - gives current number of temples completed, under construction and announced - transcluded in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Temple; Temple (Latter Day Saints); Temple (LDS Church); Finances of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; List of temples (LDS Church); and Comparison of temples (LDS Church)
List of parameters
This is also the standard order for the parameters in each data page; however, order does not affect the functionality of the template. (Standard order is for ease of use of those that regularly edit the temple templates.)
| Data Field | Default Value |
Include Wikilink[1] |
Instructions | Sample Value | Template[2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| name | none | no | Wikipedia Article name for temple | Los Angeles California Temple | All |
| display_name | {{{name}}} | no | display name for Infobox | Los Angeles California | List Compare |
| number | blank | no | number from lds.org | 10 | All |
| image | none | no | Image name - no "Image:" only include free images[3] | Los Angeles Temple 2.jpg | All |
| image_caption | Temple | no | Test for image caption | Infobox | |
| image_width | 100px | no | Width of image on lists | 80px | |
| announcement | blank | no | Date temple was announced - spell out day, month, and year | March 6, 1937 | All |
| announced by | blank | optional | Person who performed/presided at | Brigham Young | All |
| groundbreaking | blank | no | Date groundbreaking ceremony was held - spell out day, month, and year | September 22, 1951 | All |
| groundbreaking_by | blank | no | Person who performed/presided at groundbreaking. Include reference | David O. McKay | All |
| open_house | blank | optional | Dates of open house | December 19, 1955 – February 18, 1956 | All |
| dedication | blank | no | Date of dedication (first day) - spell out day, month, and year | March 11, 1956 | All |
| dedication_by | blank | optional | Person who said dedicatory prayer. Include reference. | David O. McKay | All |
| rededication | blank | no | Date of rededication (first day) - spell out day, month, and year | March 11, 1995 | All |
| rededication_by | blank | optional | Person who said rededication prayer. Include reference. | Gordon B. Hinckley | All |
| r_open_house | blank | no | Dates of open house | December 19, 1955 – February 18, 1956 | Infobox Compare |
| rededication2 | blank | no | Date of 2nd rededication (first day) - spell out day, month, and year | March 11, 1995 | Infobox Compare |
| rededication2_by | blank | optional | Person who said rededication prayer. Include reference. | Gordon B. Hinckley | Infobox Compare |
| r2_open_house | blank | no | Dates of open house | December 19, 1955 – February 18, 1956 | Infobox Compare |
| rededication3 | blank | no | Date of 2nd rededication (first day) - spell out day, month, and year | March 11, 1995 | Infobox |
| rededication3_by | blank | optional | Person who said rededication prayer[4] | Gordon B. Hinckley | Infobox |
| r3_open_house | blank | optional | Dates of open house | December 19, 1955 – February 18, 1956 | Infobox |
| president | blank | optional | Current person serving as Temple President | Richard M. Andrus | Infobox Compare |
| status | Operating | no | Current status of temple (See #Status field for acceptable status values) Must be exact spelling and case sensitive | Operating | All |
| location | blank | yes[5] | physical location of temple - wiklinks and abbreviations must be done on data page[6] | Los Angeles, California, USA | List Compare |
| region | blank | yes[7] | State or region where temple is located within Country | California | Compare |
| country | blank | yes[7] | Country where temple is located | USA | Compare |
| continent | blank | yes[7] | Continent where temple is located | North America | Compare |
| coordinates | blank | no | Latitude and longitude for the temple | see Template:Coord Coord in Geographic maps are inserted manually | Infobox, List |
| finish | blank | optional | Type of finish on exterior of building | Mo-Sai stone facing | Infobox |
| style | blank | optional | Short design description | Modern, single-tower | Compare Geographic |
| design | blank | optional | Detailed design description of temple - use names that reference Temple architecture (LDS Church) | | Modern, single-tower | Infobox Infobox List |
| designer | blank | optional[8] | Name of architect who designed temple | Edward O. Anderson | Infobox List Compare |
| site_acre | blank | no | Size in acres[9] | 13 | Infobox List Compare |
| floor_area_ft | blank | no | Size (floor area) in sq feet[9] | 190,614 | All |
| height_ft | blank | no | Height of building/spire in feet[9] | 257 | Infobox List Compare |
| baptistries | blank | no | Number of baptistries | 1 | Infobox Compare |
| endowment_rooms | blank | no | Number of endowment ordinance rooms | 4 | Infobox Compare |
| endowment_style | movie | no | Type of endowment ceremony Example values: progressive, stationary | (blank) | Infobox Compare |
| sealing_rooms | blank | no | Number of sealing rooms | 10 | Infobox Compare |
| clothing_rental | No | no | Does the temple rent temple clothing Use if yes; leave blank if no | Yes | Infobox Compare |
| visitors_center | No | optional[10] | Availability of visitors center adjacent to or in close proximity to temple Use if yes; leave blank if no | Yes | Infobox Compare |
| preceded_by | blank | no | Article name of Temple dedicated prior to the current temple | Bern Switzerland Temple | Infobox |
| followed_by | blank | no | Article name of Temple dedicated after the current temple | Hamilton New Zealand Temple | Infobox |
| temple_id | blank | no | Page name on ldschurchtemples.com | los_angeles | Infobox list |
| lds_id | blank | no | Page key from lds.org (do not include ".html" | 0,11204,1912-1-46-1,00.html | Infobox list |
| official_website | blank | no | full url for custom official websites Note: use of this parameter will override the lds_id | hartford-connecticut | Infobox |
| notes | blank | no | Miscellaneous notes on the temple | <!-- Notes --> | Infobox List |
Status field
The table below lists acceptable values for "status" field. Status values are case sensitive. Status used in several templates including Template:LDSmap, Template:LDS Temple list, Template:LDS Temple list2, templates used in comparison page, as well as other templates for tables and lists in various pages concerning LDS Temples.
| Status | Map icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Operating | ButtonRed.svg | Functioning dedicated temple (includes temples operating all ordinances under limited capacity) |
| Limited operation | ButtonRed.svg | Temple is open for limited use; performance of some ordinances are hindered or suspended (ie. suspension of non-living ordinances, suspension of certain ordinances), or limited to certain individuals (ie. only locals). |
| Dedication scheduled | ButtonBlue.svg | A dedication date has been announced |
| Dedication postponed | ButtonBlue.svg | Dedication is postponed with no date scheduled for dedication |
| Under construction | ButtonBlue.svg | Temple is under construction |
| Groundbreaking scheduled | ButtonYellow.svg | A groundbreaking date has been announced |
| Site announced | ButtonYellow.svg | Site location for temple has been announced. Temple Icon on maps are moved to announced site location. |
| Announced | ButtonYellow.svg | Announced for city/neighborhood/country, but with no site location given. Approximate locations are used for icon placement on maps. |
| Closed for renovation | ButtonBlack.svg | Closed for renovation. Leave additional explanation in notes if not a scheduled renovation (ie. natural disaster) |
| Rededication scheduled | ButtonBlack.svg | A rededication date has been announced |
| Temporarily closed | ButtonBlack.svg | Other non-permanent closures that caused the temple to close. (ie. disease control, military conflicts, local government restrictions, etc.) Intent to reopen when circumstances allow. Closure explanation is stated in notes. |
Acceptable Status for "status" field but not used for Template:LDSmap (Temples no longer in operation or efforts suspended)
| Status |
|---|
| Closed and building levelled |
| Destroyed |
| Efforts halted in 1830s |
| Efforts suspended in 2006 |
| Historic site |
| Operations suspended |
Notes
- ↑ Are wikilinks allowed on the data page. Abbreviations:
no - wikilinks must not be used - use will interfere with formatting
yes - wikilinks should be used
optional - wikilinks can be optionally included on data page - ↑ Templates in which the parameter is used
- ↑ Fair use images should not be used on the data page since that would hurt any temple related pages that have featured status.
- ↑ nolink
- ↑ All levels should be wikilinked 1) city, town, or local area; 2) state or political subdivision; 3) country
- ↑ Formatting on data page will allow flexibility in abbreviations, etc.
- 1 2 3 Wikilink in dataset so display text can differ from article title
- ↑ If article exists wikilink on data page
- 1 2 3 Value will be automagically converted to metric by templates
- ↑ link to Wikipedia article if exist, or provide link to https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/locations/visitors-centers?lang=eng if no article
Data template
Copy into the new page [[Template:LDS Temple/Temple name]] so each data template has all fields available for data entry.
<noinclude>
; Data for lists and infobox for [[{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]
For detail and instructions see [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Latter Day Saint movement/Temples]]
<pre></noinclude>
{{ {{{format}}}
| name = <!-- Name of temple (article title) -->
| display_name = <!-- Display name (if different than title) -->
| number = <!-- Number of temple from LDS.org -->
| image = <!-- Filename of image to use (do not use Image:) -->
| image_caption = <!-- Text to go on caption under image on Infobox only -->
| announcement = <!-- Date of announcement, use "January 1, 2000" format -->
| groundbreaking = <!-- Date of groundbreaking, use "January 1, 2000" format -->
| groundbreaking_by = <!-- Person who performed groundbreaking -->
| open_house = <!-- Date(s)*** of open house -->
| dedication = <!-- Date of dedication, use "January 1, 2000" format -->
| dedication_by = <!-- Person who said dedication prayer -->
| rededication = <!-- Date of rededication, use "January 1, 2000" format -->
| rededication_by = <!-- Person who said rededication prayer -->
| r_open_house = <!-- Date(s)*** of open house for first rededication-->
| rededication2 = <!-- Date of rededication, use "January 1, 2000" format -->
| rededication2_by = <!-- Person who said rededication prayer -->
| r2_open_house = <!-- Date(s)*** of open house for first rededication-->
| rededication3 = <!-- Date of third rededication, use "January 1, 2000" format -->
| rededication3_by = <!-- Person who said rededication prayer -->
| r3_open_house = <!-- Date(s)*** of open house for third rededication-->
| president = <!-- Current temple president -->
| status = <!-- Status (Operating/Under Construction/Announced/Destroyed/...) -->
| location = <!-- Physical location*** of temple -->
| region = <!-- State (US) or region within country (***should be wikilinked) -->
| country = <!-- Country (***should be wikilinked) -->
| continent = <!-- Continent (***should be wikilinked) -->
| coordinates = <!-- Coordinates; Use the {{coord}} template -->
| finish = <!-- Building exterior finish -->
| style = <!-- Design - short version -->
| design = <!-- Design - detailed version -->
| designer = <!-- Person*** who designed temple -->
| site_acre = <!-- Size of site in acres -->
| floor_area_ft = <!-- Floor area (all levels) in feet -->
| height_ft = <!-- Height (including steeple & Moroni) in feet -->
| endowment_rooms = <!-- Total number of endowment rooms -->
| endowment_style = <!-- Style of endowment (live/progressive/movie) -->
| sealing_rooms = <!-- Total number of sealings rooms -->
| clothing_rental = <!-- Does temple rent clothing (Yes/No) -->
| cafeteria = <!-- Does temple have cafeteria (Yes/No) -->
| visitors_center = <!-- Does temple have visitor's center (link opt) -->
| preceded_by = <!-- Temple dedicated prior -->
| followed_by = <!-- Temple dedicated subsequent -->
| lds_id = <!-- Temple ID on lds.org -->
| temple_id = <!-- Temple ID on LDSChurchtemples.com -->
| notes = <!-- Various notes -->
}}<noinclude>
***Must be wikilinked - all other data is automatically wikilinked where appropriate
</pre>
; List of sources
''(see also [[List of temples (LDS Church)#References]])
* Church Almanac
* LDSChurchTemples.com
* Official site
</noinclude>
Example
The Los Angeles California Temple has a page Template:LDS Temple/Los Angeles California Temple (reproduced in part below).
{{ {{{format}}}
| name = Los Angeles California Temple
| display_name = Los Angeles California
| number = 10
| image = Los Angeles Temple 2.jpg
| image_caption =
| image_width = 100px
| dedication = March 11, 1956
| dedication_by = David O. McKay
| dedication_link = yes
...
| status = Operating
| location = [[Los Angeles]], California, United States
...
| design = Modern, single-tower design
...
| followed_by = Hamilton New Zealand Temple
| temple_id = los_angeles
...
}}
The information about the Los Angeles temple in List of temples (LDS Church) is transcluded using a single line:
{{LDS Temple/Los Angeles California Temple | format = LDS Temple list}}
with the data coming from Template:LDS Temple/Los Angeles California Temple above.
The infobox on the Los Angeles California Temple article is transcluded using a single line also:
{{LDS Temple/Los Angeles California Temple | format = Infobox LDS Temple}}
Related templates
- {{Infobox LDS Temple}} - Infobox for each temple's article
- {{LDS Temple compare}} - Used in Comparison of temples article
- {{LDS Temple geographic}} - Used in List of temples by geographic region article
- {{LDS Temple list}} - Used in List of temples article
- {{LDS Temple status}} - gives current number of temples completed, under construction and announced
- Used on geographic list page and on lists at bottom of page
- Templates for Image gallery