First Quorum of Seventy

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The First Quorum of the Seventy is a governing body within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This church, often referred to as the Mormon Church, was founded by Joseph Smith in 1830. The First Quorum of the Seventy is part of the church's "General Authorities," which also include the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles. These General Authorities are sustained in office by a vote of confidence at the church's semiannual General Conference. The First Presidency consists of the church president and two counselors.12

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…of the Twelve Apostles, the First Quorum of Seventy, and the presiding bishop and two councillors, who manage the church’s property and welfare programs. All are “sustained in office” by the regular and now-ritualized vote of confidence at the semiannual General Conference, which is open to all believers and to…
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…of the Twelve Apostles, the First Quorum of Seventy, and the presiding bishop and two councillors, who manage the church’s property and welfare programs. All are “sustained in office” by the regular and now-ritualized vote of confidence at the semiannual General Conference, which is open to all believers and to…
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