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Definition: An office in the Melchizedek Priesthood who is ordained to give special patriarchal blessings to members of the Church.

Also Known As: Evangelist

Example: The patriarch gave a patriarchal blessing to Marcia yesterday.

Related Resources:

What is a Patriarchal Blessing?
Find out what a Patriarchal Blessing is and how to get one.

Organization of the LDS Church
The organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church) is the same as that which the Lord Jesus Christ organized during His life on earth.

LDS Church Titles
How to address LDS Church members.

Priesthood
The Priesthood (Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods) held by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Information on duties, callings, home teaching, and activities.

Elsewhere on the Web:

Organization
Explanation from Mormon.org

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