Church Hierarchy Summary
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General Authorities | ||||||||
The First Presidency: The President and Prophet of the Church, 1st Counselor and 2nd Counselor |
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The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and eleven other Apostles |
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Quorums of the Seventy The Seven Presidents of the Seventy and several dozen Seventies
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Area Presidencies: Presidents and 1st and 2nd Counselors are filled by Seventies |
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Local Authorities | ||||||||
Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Quorums of the Seventy (Area Seventies) | Temple Presidencies | |||||||
Stake Presidencies and High Councils | Mission Presidencies | |||||||
Ward Bishoprics or Branch Presidencies | Elder Quorums | High Priest Groups | ||||||
Deacon Quorums | Teacher Quorums | Priest Quorums |
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