SALT LAKE CITY — The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Tallahassee Florida Temple will be dedicated later this year.

According to a Church press release, the temple will be dedicated in two sessions on Dec. 8 by Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. An open house for the public will be held Nov. 4-23. A media day will be held Oct. 28, and invited guests will be able to tour the temple on Oct. 29-30.

Florida Temple Announcement

The temple was one of eight announced by President Russell M. Nelson in April 2020.

Eight new temples announced, including in Utah, Dubai and China

“At each of the eight sites, Church architects will work with local authorities to ensure that the temple will be harmonious and a beautiful addition to the local community,” President Nelson said at the time.

According to the press release, the temple is located at 2440 Papillion Way and is approximately 29,000 square feet in size. It is a single-story building on a 4.97-acre lot.

Other Florida temples that have been announced, are under construction or are in operation are in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa.

Toronto Ontario Temple

Also on Monday, the church announced that the Toronto Ontario Temple plans to reopen in December.

In May 2023, it was announced that the temple would be closed for renovations that began in October last year.

The temple was dedicated in August 1990 by President Gordon B. Hinckley, then of the First Presidency.