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Branch (Latter Day Saint movement) — In denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement (other than The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints), a branch is the term used for what is called a congregation in other Christian denominations.ee also*Bishop *Stake … Wikipedia
Temple (Latter Day Saints) — The Salt Lake Temple, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, is the best known Mormon temple. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, it is the centerpiece of the 10 acre (40,000 m²) Temple Square. In the Latter Day Saint movement … Wikipedia
Bishop (Latter Day Saints) — Bishop is the highest priesthood office of the Aaronic priesthood in the Latter Day Saint movement. A bishop is usually the leader of a local congregation of church members. The Latter Day Saint concept of the office differs significantly from… … Wikipedia
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Ordinance (Latter Day Saints) — In Mormonism, an ordinance is a religious ritual of special significance, often involving the formation of a covenant with God. Ordinances are performed by the authority of the priesthood and in the name of Jesus Christ. The term has a meaning… … Wikipedia
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Quorum (Latter Day Saints) — In the Latter Day Saint movement, a quorum is a group of people ordained or endowed with priesthood authority, and organized to act together as a body. The idea of a quorum was established by Joseph Smith, Jr. early in the history of the movement … Wikipedia
Apostle (Latter Day Saints) — For other uses, see Apostle (disambiguation). In the Latter Day Saint movement, an Apostle is a special witness of the name of Jesus Christ who is sent to teach the principles of salvation to others. [1] In many Latter Day Saint churches, an… … Wikipedia
Stake (Latter Day Saints) — A stake is an administrative unit composed of multiple congregations in denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. A stake is approximately comparable to a diocese in the Catholic Church and other Christian denominations. The name stake… … Wikipedia
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