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| − | The '''Quorum of the Twelve Apostles''' is | + | The '''Quorum of the Twelve Apostles''' is the term used by the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (Mormons) for one of its governing bodies. |
In the structure of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there are twelve apostles of [[Jesus Christ]]. These modern day apostles are considered to be special witnesses of Christ.<ref> | In the structure of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there are twelve apostles of [[Jesus Christ]]. These modern day apostles are considered to be special witnesses of Christ.<ref> | ||
[http://jesuschrist.lds.org/SonOfGod/eng/special-witnesses/video/elder-russell-m-nelson Special Witnesses of Christ], Elder [[Russell Nelson|Russell M. Nelson]], video at ''JesusChrist.lds.org''.</ref> | [http://jesuschrist.lds.org/SonOfGod/eng/special-witnesses/video/elder-russell-m-nelson Special Witnesses of Christ], Elder [[Russell Nelson|Russell M. Nelson]], video at ''JesusChrist.lds.org''.</ref> | ||
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| + | The member of the Quorum with the longest tenure is generally, upon the death of the LDS President, nominated to become the new President, and thus the head of the First Presidency (the highest leadership body in the LDS Church, consisting of the President and his two Counselors) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 03:13, February 29, 2020
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is the term used by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) for one of its governing bodies.
In the structure of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there are twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. These modern day apostles are considered to be special witnesses of Christ.[1]
The member of the Quorum with the longest tenure is generally, upon the death of the LDS President, nominated to become the new President, and thus the head of the First Presidency (the highest leadership body in the LDS Church, consisting of the President and his two Counselors)
References
- ↑ Special Witnesses of Christ, Elder Russell M. Nelson, video at JesusChrist.lds.org.