Below is a chronological list of temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints within sortable columns. In the church, a temple is a building dedicated to be a House of the Lord and is considered by church members to be the most sacred places on earth. Upon completion, temples are usually open to the public for a short period of time, and then each is dedicated as a "House of the Lord", after which only members with a current temple recommend are permitted to enter. Thus, they are not churches or meetinghouses, but rather specialized places of worship. The LDS Church has 384 temples in various phases, which includes 216 dedicated temples, 10 with dedications scheduled, 52 under construction, 2 with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled, and 104 others announced. Within temples, members of the church make covenants, receive instructions, and perform rituals and ordinances. Additionally, members consider the temple a place to commune with God, seek God's aid, understand God's will, and receive personal revelation.