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Holy of Holies

This Thread will be used to examine the Mormon interpretation for the word(s) / name(s) called "Holy of Holies" from the scriptures. What does Holy of Holies mean in the literal sense and in scripture as Mormons know it?

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We know there is a room in the Temple where the Prophet is the only person who is allowed to enter (As far as I know). Besides the fact that he uses the room as a place to be in touch with Heavenly Father, do you think there are other ordinances taking place there?

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If I am not mistaken I read somewhere that this room is also used as part of the ceremony of Calling and Election.

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That's correct, that special room is where the prophet meets with God and receives revelation. As far as I know, no other ordinance takes place there but I could be wrong.

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I think this room is possible one of the few that is always locked. I don't think is safe to assume what goes on in there, fair is to say that it's the room the prophet uses to receive revelation from the Lord.

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Comments: Yes, other ordinances can be received in the temple when we are worthy and it is my understanding that those take place in the holy of holies although not every temple has one. Only select temples do. But the Ordinance of Second Anointing takes place there. This is what I've come to understand anyway from reading and scriptures. Those who are privileged to receive a second anointing have the privilege of having an audience with Christ. At least this is my understanding thus far. Although I don't think you have to be in the temple to receive the Second Comforter but those two things are not necessarily synonymous. Also, It is my understanding having your calling and election being made sure does not require an ordinance in and of itself but those who do receive a second anointing usually have had their calling and election made sure.

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The thing about these ordinances is who is the one that determines someone is ready for such ordinances? I heard is through recommendation I'm not sure if I agree with that.

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Comments: I have heard as well that its through recommendation. I've also heard that this is something that used to happen a lot more then it does now. Perhaps we have to ask just like when getting a temple recommend? Maybe if you felt it was time to receive it and you had received conformation through revelation you would write the first presidency about it? And then they would have to receive conformation as well? Maybe there is an interview process as well? I'm not sure but that makes a little more sense to me. We need someone who has already had this ordinance to tell us. :) I read somewhere not to long ago that someone asked their temple president how often the ordinance took place in that particular temple and the president answered about 70 times a year. If so that is more than I would have thought. But maybe when you take into account that not every temple has a Holy of Holies that number isn't very big. Just some thoughts.