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At what ages can male members enter offices in the Aaronic Priesthood?
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormon temple, Salt Lake City, Utah.
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, worthy male members may enter the offices of the Aaronic priesthood at the following ages:
- Deacon: Age 121
- Teacher: Age 141
- Priest: Age 161
Following these milestones, members may typically enter the Melchizedek priesthood as elders at approximately age 18.1