A Photographic Tour of the Santiago Chile Temple
Editor’s note: All photographs in this photo essay are the property of the LDS Church and are used here by permission.
The newly refurbished Santiago Temple is drawing thousands of visitors during its open house. Here — starting at the Baptistry and moving upward — are some close-ups of what the visitors are seeing.
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The newly remodeled Baptistry was enhanced
by the addition of twelve oxen that support
the baptismal font.
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The waiting area near the
entrance of the temple shows art glass that
adorns the doorway. Also seen here are
the first subtle uses of the color blue
— a color that is used in many rooms of
this temple.
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The attention to detail throughout
the temple is shown in the marquetry in
the surface of this desk.
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The bride’s room provides
an elegant place for women to dress as they
prepare for their temple sealings.
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The door handles and face
plates are enhanced by carvings of copíhue,
which is indigenous to South America and
is the national flower of Chile.
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This is one of two ordinance
rooms in the Santiago Temple.
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Highlighted by a beautiful
chandelier that reminds viewers of the light
they receive in the temple, the celestial
room offers a place for meditation and prayer.
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Hidden behind the curtains
of the celestial room are magnificent pieces
of artwork that provide glimpses of blue
to celestial room patrons, as well as to
visitors outside the temple.
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More art glass is apparent
when seen from outside the temple entrance.
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After the remodeling, the
number of sealing rooms has doubled to four.
