Guidelines for wearing the temple garment in the Church’s General Handbook.

Date
2025
Type
Website
Source
First Presidency
LDS
Hearsay
Direct
Reference

“38.5.5 Wearing the Garment,” General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, churchofjesuschrist.org, accessed August 25, 2025

Scribe/Publisher
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
People
First Presidency, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Audience
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Transcription

The First Presidency has provided the following guidance on wearing the garment:

“The garment of the holy priesthood reminds us of the veil in the temple, and that veil is symbolic of Jesus Christ. When you put on your garment, you put on a sacred symbol of Jesus Christ. Wearing it is an outward expression of your inner commitment to follow Him. The garment is also a reminder of your temple covenants. You should wear the garment day and night throughout your life. When it must be removed for activities that cannot reasonably be done while wearing the garment, seek to restore it as soon as possible. As you keep your covenants, including the sacred privilege to wear the garment as instructed in the initiatory ordinances, you will have greater access to the Savior’s mercy, protection, strength, and power.”

The garment should be worn beneath the outer clothing. It is a matter of personal preference whether other undergarments are worn over or under the temple garment.

Members should not modify or alter the garment to accommodate different styles of clothing.

Members should not inappropriately display the garment to those who do not understand its significance.

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