Crews have installed a new statue on Temple Square. The Relief Society General Presidency and the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presented the statue, which is part of the Temple Square renovation in Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s titled “Five Wise Virgins.”
The sculpture was created by Ben Hammond, a Utah artist known for his work focusing on women of different ages and ethnicities, as well as their devotion to Jesus Christ.
The statue was installed on the east side of Temple Square near the Relief Society building on Monday.
The sculptures featured at Temple Square are focused on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. This new sculpture illustrates Christ’s Parable of the Ten Virgins, inviting the viewer to increase their spiritual preparation for the Savior’s return.
Read the full story here to learn more about the Temple Square renovation and open house.