Beauty for Ashes: The Story of the Provo City Center Temple
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Overview
In celebration of the completion and dedication of the Provo City Center Temple, BYUtv created an original one-hour program, Beauty for Ashes: The Story of the Provo City Center Temple, to commemorate the fascinating history and cultural significance of the building. Expert commentary and touching personal stories paint an inspiring and interesting picture of the Provo City Center Temple as not only a building, but a miraculous symbol of resilience and rebirth.
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53 min
Release Date
2016-04-03
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Released
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English
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