Elder D. Todd Christofferson said the temple stands as a testament to belief in Jesus Christ's resurrection during remarks at the San Diego California Temple rededication. The apostle emphasized the building's role as a physical witness of faith in Christ's victory over death.

The comments came during the rededication ceremony following the temple's multi-year renovation. In LDS theology, temples are considered houses of the Lord where sacred ordinances are performed, including work done on behalf of deceased ancestors. The San Diego temple, originally dedicated in 1993, reopened after extensive remodeling.