Does Angel Moroni Always Face East?

The Church's guideline concerning placement of the angel Moroni figures is that where possible, they should face eastward. Sometimes, however, the angel Moroni figure may face another direction in order to align it with the orientation of the temple.

What direction does Moroni face on the temple?

Moroni appears on the cover of some editions of the Book of Mormon. Statues of the angel stand atop many LDS temples, with most statues facing east.

Do all LDS temples face east?

Temples are placed on the site in the manner that is most practical and artistically pleasing for that particular site. They can face in any direction.

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