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
Created in Kirtland, Lake, Ohio, United States
1833 December 18
ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1979 October 6