Landmark
Restoration of Sealing Keys
A statue of Elijah giving Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery the sealing power to bind families forever.
50 East North Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
About
The Restoration of Sealing Keys statue commemorates an event that took place in 1836, when the prophet Elijah appeared in the Kirtland Temple to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. Elijah restored the sealing power, God’s authority to bind on earth and in heaven.
Under Christ’s direction, this priesthood power seals marriages and families together for eternity in temples. It is an essential part of Heavenly Father’s plan, so that marriages, and family bonds do not end at death..
This statue invites reflection on God’s plan for families. It stands as a symbol of hope, belonging, and the belief that through Jesus Christ, the most meaningful connections in life can continue forever.
Under Christ’s direction, this priesthood power seals marriages and families together for eternity in temples. It is an essential part of Heavenly Father’s plan, so that marriages, and family bonds do not end at death..
This statue invites reflection on God’s plan for families. It stands as a symbol of hope, belonging, and the belief that through Jesus Christ, the most meaningful connections in life can continue forever.
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