Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints removes mask requirement in temples
Mar 15, 2022, 4:53 PM
A rendering of the Salvador Brazil Temple. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)
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SALT LAKE CITY— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that masks would no longer be required in temples Tuesday.
The church released a statement thanking members for their “patience during restricted temple operations that occurred because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” and expressed their eagerness to return the temples to full operation as soon as possible.
The statement reads, “Now that more people are immunized, we are pleased to announce that temples throughout the world will gradually return to more normal operations, including the elimination of face masks and capacity restrictions.
Based on local circumstances, the return to normal operations for each temple will be made by the temple presidencies and Area Presidencies in consultation with the Temple Department. Temple presidencies are invited to prepare plans to return temples to full capacity.”
The Church shared their gratitude for “the sacred work performed in temples,” stating, “We trust that our members will rejoice in the lessening of restrictions and will increase their commitment to temple and family history work.”
