LDS Church President Russell Nelson adds another steeple to his temple legacy
100-year-old leader dedicates the faith’s 206th temple — a sacred space he says is filled with God’s presence and power.
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Wendy, arrive at the Syracuse Temple ahead of the dedication on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
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