The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Washington D.C. Temple may be a beacon of hope for tens of thousands of members in the DMV, but for people on the outside, the structure reaching nearly 300 feet has been shrouded in mystery for decades.
The temple, known for its towering spires and gold-covered angel overlooking the Beltway, recently completed mechanical and electrical renovations that began in 2018. Before the 156,000-square-foot building is set to be re-dedicated, church leaders decided to open their doors to the public for the first time in its 50-year history.
The open house is set to begin on Thursday, April 28 until June 11. Prior to the public tours, high-ranking elders from Utah flew in to provide members of the media a tour of the property.
They hope by providing an open invitation, non-members will see what happens in the temple is not a secret, but more so sacred.
"I think people are curious and interested to find out what we do," Elder David Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, told WUSA9.
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