The Adelaide Australia Temple In Marden
The other day, because of all the stupid roadworks that was going on around South Road, I decided to take another route. I turned onto Ascot Avenue when turned into Lower Portrush Road and low and behold I saw something quite unique to what I’m used to in regard to local Church architecture. Note, at first glance it didn’t hit me as a Church at all.
I had to pull over to have a better look. It was simple but amazing at the same time. At first it seemed to be some huge monument that seemed to be built entirely from polished marble or granite.
After a bit of Googling I discovered that the Church/Temple belonged to the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, the second temple built in Australia.
In a way I suppose you could consider it a monument, a monument to God. A bit more Googling found this article which revealed that the Adelaide Australia Temple was actually constructed of snow white granite brought in from the region of Campolonghi.
From the road there was a lovely statue of what could be considered a nativity scene.
The center piece of the Temple, that seems to be made of gold as can be seen from the first photo, is a many blowing a trumpet, possible heralding the coming of Jesus.
I was hoping that this link would lead to mass/ worship times, but it seems that it’s very rarely open. Maybe that tap on the shoulder from the Grounds and Gardens bloke asking if I had a key to their huge manicured gardens. Unfortunately, I was just some snapping photos. I must admit though, that their grounds did look pretty cool.
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This temple for the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints while very different in architectural style from a similar building I know in LA strikes a similar sense of grandeur. Impressive photos!
It is really remarkable that such a find would come about by chance.
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Thanks Jay, they’re not bad considering I used a point and shoot camera. I’m saving up for a digital SLR. That’s when the really good photos will start appearing on the blog.
What camera do you use my friend? All your picture look nice and brilliant. Wish my old Nikon can make this kind of shoot.
See you around.
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It’s just a Lumix point and shoot camera.