Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) are buildings dedicated to be a House of the
Lord. They are considered by
church members to be the most sacred structures on earth. When construction is completed,
temples are usually open to the public for a short period of time (an "open house"). During the open house, tours of the temple are conducted, with members from the local area and
missionaries serving as tour guides, and all rooms are open to the public. The temple is then dedicated as a "House of the Lord," after which only members twelve years of age and older
[1] who hold a valid
temple recommend are permitted to enter. Weekly worship services are not held in temples, but
ordinances that are part of Latter-day Saint worship are performed within temples.