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Church memorials should point to Jesus Christ, Elder McKay says at Church History Symposium

By Deseret News · October 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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Memorials and historical markers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should do more than preserve the memory of remarkable people and significant events. Their ultimate purpose is to help people recognize the hand of the Lord and draw closer to Jesus Christ, Elder Kyle S.

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