The 149th temple announced by the now-late President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially began construction with a groundbreaking ceremony held Saturday, Sept. 27, just hours before the church president’s death.

“Father, acting (under) the authority of the Melchizedek priesthood and by assignment from President Russell M. Nelson, who is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys, I dedicate and consecrate this sacred place for the construction of the Fairbanks Alaska Temple,” said Elder Peter M. Johnson as he offered the site’s dedicatory prayer.

Elder Johnson, first counselor in the church’s United States West Area presidency, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony held for the Fairbanks Alaska Temple. There, he reiterated some of Pre

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