President Nelson, in a surprise appearance, rededicates the historic Manti Utah Temple

President Nelson and Elder Rasband reflect on pioneer heritage in Sanpete Valley and encourage a new beginning of temple worship, during Manti Utah Temple rededication

Published: April 21, 2024, 9:07 p.m. MDT

President Russell M. Nelson stands in front of the two-spired Manti Utah Temple prior to the rededication in Manti, Utah, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. — President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Manti Utah Temple in Manti, Utah, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

MANTI, Utah — President Russell M. Nelson rededicated the Manti Utah Temple on Sunday, April 21, as “a house of peace, a house of comfort, and a house of personal revelation.”

The leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ participation in the rededication of the temple was a surprise to members in Sanpete County.

Originally dedicated 136 years ago in May 1888, the Manti Utah Temple is the Church’s third house of the Lord built in Utah.

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