Church Patriarch in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Date Created
1833 December 18
Date Discontinued
1979 October 6
Location Created
Kirtland, Lake, Ohio, United States
Location Discontinued
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Position Type
Ecclesiastical
Known Individuals Who Held Position
8

The position of Church Patriarch began in 1833, with responsibilities including to provide patriarchal blessings and bestow blessings to the fatherless. During the October 1979 General Conference, the office was discontinued due to the increased number of local stake patriarchs. Learn more

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Created in Kirtland, Lake, Ohio, United States

1833 December 18

Discontinued in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

1979 October 6