Symbols Used
| Picture | Symbol Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All-seeing eye | Appears on the Salt Lake Temple exterior and on other early LDS buildings. | |
| Angel Moroni | Final author of the Book of Mormon and the person who revealed location of the golden plates to Joseph Smith. | |
| Beehive | From the Book of Mormon; refers to deseret, meaning "honeybee." Appears on the Utah state flag, Utah state seal, Brigham Young's Beehive House, Salt Lake Temple, Utah state highway markers, etc. | |
| Handclasp | Appears on Salt Lake Temple exterior. One modern adaptation is the "Helping Hands" logo on t-shirts worn by LDS members when performing community service (see also: right hand of fellowship). | |
| Iron rod | Originates with the Book of Mormon; symbolizes the "word of God," meaning the scriptures, the words of the living prophets, or the gospel of Jesus Christ generally that leads one to the Tree of Life. | |
| Pioneer wagon | Emblem often appearing in Pioneer Day celebrations; evokes connection of living members to deeds of the Mormon pioneers. Variations often include a handcart. | |
| Sego lily | Image appearing in several temples, due to its importance to early Mormon pioneer settlers in Utah as a source of sustenance. As a result of its importance in early LDS Church (and, thus, Utah) history, it also appears on the Utah state flag and is also the official Utah state flower. | |
| Sunstone | Appeared on original Nauvoo Temple. | |
| Tree of life | Symbolic element featured prominently in the beginning portion of the Book of Mormon; symbolizes the love of God. |
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