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religion2 years ago

Elder Patrick Kearon: A Compassionate British Convert Joins LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Elder Patrick Kearon has been called as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was ordained by President Russell M. Nelson and other church leaders. Elder Kearon, who previously served as the senior president of the Presidency of the Seventy, expressed humility and trust in the Savior as he takes on this sacred call. He fills the vacancy left by the death of President M. Russell Ballard. Elder Kearon's diverse background and experiences have shaped his ministry, and he will be sustained at the April 2024 general conference.

religion2 years ago

British Convert Elder Patrick Kearon Appointed to LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve

Elder Patrick Kearon has been called to be the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was ordained by President Russell M. Nelson and other church leaders. Elder Kearon, who previously served as the senior president of the Presidency of the Seventy, expressed his humility and trust in the Savior as he takes on this new role. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is responsible for being witnesses of Christ and has administrative responsibilities within the church. Elder Kearon will be replacing President M. Russell Ballard in the quorum.

religion2 years ago

"British Convert Elevated to Apostle in LDS Church's Leadership"

Elder Patrick Kearon, a convert baptized in 1987, has been called and ordained as an apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He becomes the third member of the current Twelve born and raised outside the United States and the second European serving in the quorum. Elder Kearon's calling marks the first time an apostle has been called outside of an international general conference since 1994. As an apostle, he will serve as a special witness of the name of Christ in all the world, traveling and fulfilling ministering and administrative responsibilities for the global church of 17 million members.

religion2 years ago

Elder Patrick Kearon: New Apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ

Elder Patrick Kearon has been called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, filling the vacancy left by the death of President M. Russell Ballard. Elder Kearon, who has served as the senior president of the Presidency of the Seventy, was ordained by President Russell M. Nelson and other church leaders. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is responsible for being special witnesses of Christ and overseeing the global operations of the church. Elder Kearon expressed his humility and trust in the Savior as he takes on this sacred call.