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Show Mossongor-Intorprls- Newly Manti Temple now open for sealings re-dedica- ted was The Manti Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints is now open for marriages by appointment, but the participants must have received their endowments in another temple, according to Temple President Wilbur W. Cox. temples ten sealing rooms features an altar and 30 chairs covered with a special needlepoint design. It took 64 women in the Manti area a full year to produce these elegant coverings," she said. Another impressive feature of the restored temple is the spacious Priesthood Room, where dedicatory services were conducted. The Temple, which was June 14, 15 and 16 following extensive renovation procedures, was opened for marriage ceremonies only on July 9. "We are shooting for a target date of September 3, President Cox said, to have the Temple opened for endowments and other ordinances. I see no reason at this time why we cannot achieve our goal. "The quality of the craftsmanship in this room, with its marvelous pine flooring and other fine workmanship is a tribute to the devotion of those pioneer workmen who felt that nothing was too good for the House of the Lord, Mr. Fetzer said. in 1981 for renovation, President Cox has served without the assistance of counselors. His wife, Leonora, continued to serve as Temple Matron. Temple workers were released, and many of them were called to serve in the Provo, Utah Temple. Unlike the Provo Temple, which utilizes a filmed endowment presentation, Mantis will be presented in the traditional mode, with participation. It will take time to call ordinance workers and to train or retrain them in the presentation. During the Temples open house held preceding the dedication, 40,000 approximately persons toured the historic facility. The three days of dedicatory services attracted nearly 20,000 church members from the 27 LDS stakes comprising the Manti Temple District. "The walnut railings on the two spiral temple's staircases are the work of superb 19th century craftsmen," Mr. Fetzer said, adding that it would be difficult to match the workmanship loduv, even with the improved tools available. five-stor- y An exterior entrance has been provided for the temple baptistry and the original font, resting on the backs of 12 cast iron oxen (representing the 12 tribes of Israel) has all-liv- The Manti Temple, first dedicated in 1888, was closed for renovations in 1981, and a contract was awarded to Zwick Construction Co., Salt Lake City. The temple now has an entirely new electrical system, new plumbing, and new heating and cooling systems, according to Emil B. Fetzer, Church Architect. Murals on the walls of several of the temple rooms have been professionally cleaned and restored. Mr. built." Mrs. Jacobsen said one of the y Since theTemplcs closing 3 Page Special Mormon Mlroclo Pageant Supplement Inc. o, Manti Temple of The Church Eeter said, and number of new lighting fixtures have been installed. In addition. 65 pieces of original furniture have been restored and new furnishings, carpeting and draperies have been installed under the direction of Florence S. Jacobsen, director of arts and sites in the Church Historical Department. Both the original and the new furnishings, including curtains and draperies, arc of the Fastlakc design which was popular in the United States during the period the temple was built, she said. The temple a annex has been of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y remodeled, Mr. Fetzer said, and major additions have been made as well, including three new marriage sealing rooms, new dressing rooms, a childrens nursery area, and offices. Also remodeled were the chapel, cafeteria, kitchen and laundry. Stone for the exterior of the building addition was taken from the same nearby quarry which provided the original temple building materials, Mr. Fetzer said. Part of the renovation project was the planting of new trees, installation of a new sprinkling system and a new fence around the temple grounds. Of special interest is the in the temples Celestial Room. Although the room had been rccarpeted several times over the years, a remnant of the original carpeting laid in the room a century ago was found in a Manti residence. The decision was made to produce an authentic reproduction and the remnant was sent to a mill in England which is one of the few in the world with a loom capable of producing the required 27 colors and shades. "The Celestial Room carpet now been given a stainless steel liner. The Manti Temple was originally-dedicateby President Wilford Woodruff on May 21. 1888 after II years of construction. It w as the fifth temple to be completed and the Churchs third since moving its headquarters to Utah in Completed earlier than 1888 were temples in St. George and Logan, while the Salt Lake Temple, begun in 1853. was completed and dedicated in 1893. Other Utah temples were later built in Ogden. Provo and South Jordan. Saints adds a city to W. delightful touch of authentithe restoration of the temple." Mrs. Jacobsen said. One of the new sealing rooms features a valuable Persian carpet donated to the Church several years ago by Mr. and , Mrs. Milton A. Barlow of Maryland hand-wove- Chevy-Chase- There are 32 temples of the Church operating throughout the world. A 33rd was dedicated June 28 in Freiberg. German Democratic Republic. Another 14 announced temples are in various stages of construction or planning, with several scheduled for completion this year. "This lovely Persian carpet, known as an Isphahan." said Mrs. has a 'Tree of Life Jacobsen, design and is a lovely addition to the temple, even though it was made early in this century and not during the ISTKand 880s when the temple Mortal Moroni statue is centerpiece of meditation area "The Mortal Moroni" is the Temple Hill The statue w as erected in 1983 and was created by Dr. Avard Fairbanks. centerpiece of a meditation garden ned property west on LDS Church-oof the Pageant Grounds below Seed money for the project was provided by the family of the late R. Clair Anderson. by Pat Mcllor A nine-foo- t bronze statue entitled who is Moroni, a warrior-propha prinLjal Book of Mormon charac- ter, deposited the golden plates containing the records of his people, early followers of Christ on the American continent, in a hillside in w hat w as much later to become New jfork State. native American,. According to The Book of Mormon, Moroni's people dwindled in unbelief until they were According lo loial belief, Moroni was fleeing the advancing Indian armies w ben he dedicated the site of the present Manti 11)5 leinple. annhiliatcd by their warlike pagan brethren, the forerunners of today's Mormon, along with the Bible, the Doctrine and Covenants, and The Pearl of Great Price form the basis of belief for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints. y Another feature of the meditation garden are two plaques commemorating pioneer families who settled this area, as well as contributors to the statue. It was Moroni who lalcr appeared to Joseph Smith. Jr and told him where to Find the plates which the prophet, with divine inspiration, translated. The resulting Book of K J V L -- With this Coupon only I- - XP ; fc. lr J . A I .. y-'- r 4 v J ' J I s 9v 4 ft ,v t .i'IV , , , ; Mortal Moroni status. 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