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Ephraim Utah Temple Open House Concludes After 64,000 Visitors

By Utah News Staff · September 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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Ephraim Utah Temple Open House Concludes After 64,000 Visitors
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The public open house for the Ephraim Utah Temple concluded on Saturday, following three weeks of attendance by approximately 64,000 visitors. The temple is scheduled for dedication on Oct. 11 and will become the 26th operating temple in Utah.

Key takeaways

  • The Ephraim Utah Temple open house ended on Saturday with roughly 64,000 visitors.
  • Dedication is scheduled for Oct. 11 by Elder Ronald A. Rasband.
  • The temple will open for patrons on Oct. 13 and will be Utah's 26th operating temple.
  • The project follows a 2022 groundbreaking and a 2021 announcement regarding the preservation of the Manti Utah Temple design.

The public open house for the Ephraim Utah Temple concluded on Saturday, according to a September 22 report. Approximately 64,000 visitors attended the event over the course of three weeks.

The temple is scheduled to be dedicated on Oct. 11 by Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Following the dedication, the temple will open for patrons on Oct. 13. Once operational, the Ephraim Utah Temple will be the 26th operating temple in Utah.

The groundbreaking for the Ephraim Temple occurred in 2022. This followed a 2021 announcement by the LDS Church that the Manti Utah Temple would be preserved with its historic pioneer design and craftsmanship.

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