In the midst of the controversy regarding the center construction and opening, church leaders held a low-key dedication on May 16, 1989. The private ceremony included President Thomas S. Monson who conducted with Elders Boyd K. Packer and Jeffrey R. Holland in attendance. President Howard W. Hunter gave the dedicatory prayer. Link to a digital version of the article below:
BYU Jerusalem Center dedicated-LDS Church delays news to keep peace
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