LDS Temple
Transcript: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Courtney Dixon Thank you for learning about my experience! I visited the Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Orlando, not a church. Before I visited, I actually didn't know that there was a difference--I envisioned the Temple as a sort of "St. Patrick's Cathedral," if you will. What You Need to Know It is considered sacred ground. There are no church services there, rather, there are "ordinances," which are somewhat equatable to sacraments of the Catholic Church (I will discuss these a bit more later). What Makes the Temple Special? It is the second-largest LDS (Latter-Day Saints) Temple on the East Coast, second only to the Temple in Washington, D.C. Fast Facts About the Temple Temples are considered to be the holiest places that the Latter-Day Saints can visit, as they are the "houses of the Lord." Inside, I was not able to take photos, as it is a place of serenity. I also had to turn off my phone! Everyone inside the Temple wears all white suits or dresses, symbolizing purity. is clean, white, and simple--according to the pamphlet I received, this is because only the very best and pure materials are used, and they want it to appear “celestial” and peaceful at all times. Atop the large steeple is the angel Moroni. The Architecture... When I asked about him, the man inside the temple told me that he is the angel who took pity on humans and helped bring them back to Christ when they were lost, so the Latter-Day Saints treasure him and place him atop all of their temples! Moroni 10/25/18 This is Moroni. Orlando 10/25/18 The temple had an aura of peace, and I felt very calm there. I almost felt as though I were in a different world! It was very quiet, and the people were all very kind. I felt very welcomed! Even though the temple is an incredibly sacred, holy place for the Latter-Day Saints, the people I spoke with were extremely inviting and warmly answered any questions I had. They did not treat me as an outsider, but rather as a visiting friend. I was even given a copy of the Book of Mormon to keep! Ordinances When I entered the temple, I noticed that behind the front desk was a wall. Unfortunately, I was unable to actually enter the rooms behind the front desk because they were reserved for very special religious and spiritual events, or the “ordinances” that I mentioned earlier. Inside the Temple Baptism, Endowment, Sealing, And more! The Ordinances include... One can only enter the temple’s rooms once prepared to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and anyone who does enter must change into entirely white clothing, symbolizing purity. There are several rooms within the temple, including: the “Endowment Room,” the “Sealing Room,” the “Baptistry,” and the “Celestial Room.” The Rooms of the Temple This is the pamphlet I received during my visit! Inside, there are some details about the various rooms within the Temple... The Endowment Room This is a photo of an Endowment Room in another LDS Temple (the one in Salt Lake City). I was not allowed to take photos, but the pamphlet included photos from other Temples so I could get a better understanding of Temples as a whole. This where the ordinance of "Endowment" is performed. Members are reminded of their purpose in life, and they are able to dedicate their lives to Christ. The Celestial Room This photo happens to be of the Celestial Room within the Orlando Temple. The Celestial Room is a place of reflection, where one sits after his or her Endowment ordinance. The Sealing Room The Latter Day Saints value family relationships above all others. The Sealing Room is where families are “sealed” for eternity. This most often takes the form of marriage. The Baptistry The Baptistry is where Saints can be baptized on behalf of their deceased ancestors. In this room, other ordinances can also be performed on behalf of those who have passed away (including Sealing and Endowment).
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