In Mormonism, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Quorum of the Twelve, the Council of the Twelve, or the Twelve) is one of the governing bodies of the church hierarchy in many Latter Day Saint denominations, members of which are considered to be Apostles and special witnesses of Jesus Christ called of the Lord to preach as the apostles of old were. The Quorum was originally designated to be a body of "traveling councilors" equal in authority to the First Presidency as well as to the Seventy, the standing High Council of Zion and the High Councils of the various Stakes of Zion (Doctrine & Covenants 107:25-27, 36-37). The jurisdiction of the Twelve was limited to areas of the world outside of Zion or its outlying Stakes. Mormonism (also called Latter Day Saint theology or Mormon theology and Latter Day Saint culture or Mormon culture) is a religion, ideology, movement, and subculture originating in the early 1800s as a product of the Latter Day Saint movement. ... A Latter Day Saint (LDS) is a person who identifies with the Latter Day Saint movement and is a follower of Mormonism. ... In Mormonism, an Apostle is a person ordained to be a traveling councilor bearing witness of Jesus Christ. ... The neutrality and accuracy of this article are disputed. ... In Mormonism, the First Presidency (or the Quorum of the Presidency of the Church) is one of the governing bodies in the church hierarchy of several Latter Day Saint denominations. ... The Quorums of the Seventy are area and General Authorities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... In Mormonism, High Councils are one of the governing bodies of the church hierarchy in many Latter Day Saint denominations. ... In Mormonism, a Stake is an administrative unit composed of multiple congregrations. ... The Doctrine and Covenants (sometimes referred to as the D&C) is a part of the open scriptural canon of Mormonism. ... In Mormonism, a Stake is an administrative unit composed of multiple congregrations. ...

Within the Latter Day Saint movement today, many denominations have organized Quorums of the Twelve. The Latter Day Saint movement (also called the Mormonism movement or the Mormon movement) is a religious movement beginning in the early 19th century that led to the set of doctrines, practices, and cultures called Mormonism and to the existence of numerous churches whose members call themselves Latter Day Saints. ...

Quorum in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

After the death of Joseph Smith, Jr., the President of the Quorum of the Twelve was Brigham Young. Assuming control of the church, Young emphasized the Utah church's position that the Quorum of the Twelve should be the governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Quorum of Twelve is designated to be a body of "traveling councilors" equal in authority to the First Presidency as well as to the Seventy, the standing High Council of Zion and the High Councils of the various Stakes of Zion (Doctrine & Covenants 107:25-27, 36-37), and act under the direction of the First Presidency. To date, there has never been a conflict between the Presidency, the Seventy, and the Quorum of the Twelve. Each has their responsibilities, but church policy decisions are made unanimously with consultation among the organizations. The Savior emphasized that the church should be unified in all things, and a great deal of effort is made to ensure that the organizations are united in purpose and policy. Joseph Smith, Jr. ... In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is the most senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. ... Brigham Young Brigham Young ( June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was the second prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church; see also Mormonism). ... The Salt Lake City temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ...

Each member of the Quorum is considered to be an Apostle. Each is also sustained as a "Prophet, Seer and Revelator". Thus, each Apostle is considered to hold the rights ("keys of the Priesthood") to use all powers granted by God to the Church. Individually and collectively, the Twelve hold the keys and have confirmed the authority to exercise all of the keys upon the president of the Church, the one man who is to preside over the Church. Thus, officially, only the President and Prophet of the Church is entitled to receive revelation for the entire Church. In Mormonism, an Apostle is a person ordained to be a traveling councilor bearing witness of Jesus Christ. ...

A major role of the Quorum of the Twelve is to appoint a successor when the president of the Church passes away. When the prophet passes away, the apostles still meet in a sacred place, a temple, for revelation on who to appoint as successor. Invariable this has been the most senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve, who has been an apostle for the longest consecutive time. They lay their hands on his head and give him the authority to exercise his keys and set him apart as the prophet, seer, and revelator for the entire church. The president then calls two councilors, who are high priests or Apostles. From time to time, he will pick the next most senior member. By right, the next most senior member of the quorum becomes the president of the quorum. In cases when he is simultaneously called to become a councilor in the presidency, an acting president of the quorum is called in his stead to temporarily fill the position. This is invariably the most senior member of the quorum who is not a councilor in the presidency.

As vacancies arise within the Quorum, the Twelve and First Presidency meet to pray and to come to a unanimous decision as to whom will be called to fill the vacancy. The chosen man is generally ordained an Apostle by the President of the Church, Counselor in the First Presidency or President of the Twelve. Depending on circumstances this may occur before or after a sustaining vote is held at a General Conference of the Church, which is traditionally the occasion for the new Apostle to be publicly announced and sustained by Church members. Any Melchizedek priesthood holder in the church who is faithful is eligible to be called as an apostle. Generally, new apostles have considerable experience in church government and have held positions as bishops, stake presidents, or even seventies, and have served faithfully.

As a matter of policy, apostles are asked to quit their professional careers and devote themselves fulltime to church service. Even members of boards and professional organizations are asked to resign. Those who are able provide for themselves. Those who are not receive a small stipend from the church for subsistence. Because the calling of apostle is a typically lifetime calling, it is usually the last job they will ever hold.

Presently, the members of the quorum are as follows:

• President Boyd K. Packer - (ordained Apostle 1970) Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve since 1994
• Elder L. Tom Perry (ordained 1974)
• Elder Russell M. Nelson (1984)
• Elder Dallin H. Oaks (1984)
• Elder M. Russell Ballard (1985)
• Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin (1986)
• Elder Richard G. Scott (1988)
• Elder Robert D. Hales (1994)
• Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (1994)
• Elder Henry B. Eyring (1995)
• Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf (2004)
• Elder David A. Bednar (2004)

Note that the current First Presidency has three apostles as its members. While they are not part of the Quorum of the Twelve, they still maintain their seniority. Boyd Kenneth Packer (born September 10, 1924) has been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1970. ... Lowell Tom Perry (born August 5, 1922) is a senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having been ordained to that body in 1974. ... Russell Marion Nelson was born September 9, 1924 ins Salt Lake City, Utah. ... Dallin Harris Oaks (born August 12, 1932) was born in Provo, Utah. ... Melvin Russell Ballard, Jr. ... Joseph Bitner Wirthlin (born June 11, 1917) was sustained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 4, 1986, and ordained an apostle on October 9, 1986, following the death of President Spencer W. Kimball of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. ... Richard Gordon Scott (born November 7, 1928) was sustained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 1, 1988 and was ordained an apostle on October 6, 1988 following the death of Marion G. Romney. ... Robert Dean Hales (born August 24, 1932) was sustained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 2, 1994 and ordained an apostle on April 7, 1994 following the death of Marvin J. Ashton. ... Jeffrey Roy Holland (born December 3, 1940) was ordained an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on June 23, 1994, following the death of President Ezra Taft Benson, and sustained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 1, 1994. ... Henry Bennion Eyring, born May 31, 1933 in Princeton, New Jersey, was the second child born to Henry Eyring and his wife Mildred Bennion. ... Dieter F. Uchtdorf Dieter Friedrich Uchtdorf was born to Karl Albert Uchtdorf and Hilde Else Opelt Uchtdorf on November 6, 1940 in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia. ... David Allan Bednar (born June 15, 1952) was sustained on October 2, 2004 as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the youngest man named to that body since Dallin H. Oaks in 1984. ...

Council of Twelve Apostles in the Community of Christ

In the Community of Christ, the second largest denomination in the Latter Day Saint movement, this body is named the "Council of Twelve Apostles." As in the early Latter Day Saint church (prior to the 1844 succession crisis), the Council is responsible primarily for the church's missionary work. Each of the apostles is called to serve as a "special missionary witness" for the gospel, and each oversees one the church's Mission Fields. Also in keeping with the practices of the early church, the Community of Christ's apostles are a separate body from its First Presidency (i.e., unlike the LDS system in which the First Presidency is drawn from a body of 15 total apostles). It is the Second of three Presidencies of the Church. Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri, USA. Dedicated 1994 The Community of Christ, previously known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or RLDS church is a branch of Mormon Restorationism, and is the second largest denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement. ... The Latter Day Saint movement (also called the Mormonism movement or the Mormon movement) is a religious movement beginning in the early 19th century that led to the set of doctrines, practices, and cultures called Mormonism and to the existence of numerous churches whose members call themselves Latter Day Saints. ... The Succession Crisis in the Latter Day Saint movement occurred after the assassination of the movements founder, Joseph Smith, Jr. ... In Mormonism, the First Presidency (or the Quorum of the Presidency of the Church) is one of the governing bodies in the church hierarchy of several Latter Day Saint denominations. ...

The Community of Christ has ordained women to the priesthood since 1985 and the church maintains that it has always ordained persons of African heritage. Presently, the Council contains three female apostles and one apostle of African descent. In Mormonism, priesthood is considered to be the power or authority to act in the name of God. ...

The current members of the Council and the Mission Fields and other assignments they oversee, are as follows:

• Stephen M. Veazey — President, Council of Twelve; Director of Field Ministries; Church Planting Ministries; Young Adult and Campus Ministries(1992, president 2002)
• John P. Kirkpatrick — Asia Mission Field (1988)
• James E. Slauter — Latin America and Caribbean Mission Field; secretary, Council of Twelve(1996)
• Dale E. Luffman — Great Lakes USA Mission Field; African-American Ministries; Singles Ministries; Theological Education Ministries(1994)
• Linda L. Booth — Southern USA Mission Field; Director of Communications; Contemporary Christian Ministries(1998)
• Kenneth L. McLaughlin — Western USA Mission Field; Director of Co-Missioned Pastor Initiative(1994)
• David R. Brock — Pacific Mission Field; Hispanic American Ministries; Native American Ministries (1992)
• Gail E. Mengel — North Central/East Central USA Mission Field; Ecumenical/Interfaith Ministries; Urban Ministries(1998)
• Bunda C. Chibwe — Africa Mission Field(2000)
• David D. Schaal — Central/Southwest USA Mission Field; Spectacular and International Youth Forum(2002)
• Mary Jacks Dynes — Canada Mission Field; Director of Field Resources(2002)
• Leonard M. Young — North Atlantic (Europe/USA) Mission Field(2000)

Councils/Quorums of Twelve Apostles in other Latter Day Saint denomintions

In addition to the largest two, many smaller Latter Day Saint denominations also have Councils or Quorums of Twelve Apostles.

The Church of Jesus Christ (Bickertonite) is often cited as the third largest denomination that resulted from the 1844 succession crisis. In this church, the "Quorum of Twelve Apostles" are the chief governing officers. The president of the church and his two counselors are also the presidency of the quorum — they are not separated from the quorum and the total number of apostles never exceeds twelve. Apostles in this church are strictly volunteers and are not given any compensation for their ministry. Currently, the president of the quorum (also church president) is Dominic R. Thomas. His First Counselor is Paul Palmieri and his Second Counselor is Thomas M. Liberto. The other members of the Quorum are Joseph Lovalvo, Paul J. Benyola, Joseph Calabrese, Peter Scolaro, Isaac Smith, John R. Griffith and Richard Christman. There are currently two vacancies in the Quorum. The Church of Jesus Christs historic chapel in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. ... The Succession Crisis in the Latter Day Saint movement occurred after the assassination of the movements founder, Joseph Smith, Jr. ...

The Church of Christ (Temple Lot) has a Council of Twelve Apostles who serve as the head of the church. This church has no First Presidency, because it feels that such presidencies are doctrinally inconsistent with the practice of the early Christian church described in the New Testament. The Church of Christ (Temple Lot) is a denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement headquartered in Independence, Missouri. ... In Mormonism, the First Presidency (or the Quorum of the Presidency of the Church) is one of the governing bodies in the church hierarchy of several Latter Day Saint denominations. ... The New Testament, sometimes called the Greek Scriptures, is the name given to the part of the Christian Bible that was written after the birth of Jesus. ...

The Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has an Apostolic Quorum that is, as yet, incomplete by design. As the Remnant church seeks to "renew" the branch of the Latter Day Saint movement resulting from the 1860 Reorganization, it is attempting to follow the exact pattern of that prior reorganization. As such, there are presently five vacancies in the Quorum — as was the case in the Council of Twelve of what is now the Community of Christ in the early 1860s. The First Presidency of the Remnant church is not drawn from the Apostles. Instead, the prophet/president of the church is chosen by lineal descent from the movement's founder, Joseph Smith, Jr. The current members of the Quorum are: Casper Kaat, Gary Argotsinger, Jim Rogers, Lee Killpack, Bob Ostrander, Steve Church and Leland Collins. The headquarters of the Remnant Church as seen Community of Christs temple. ... The Latter Day Saint movement (also called the Mormonism movement or the Mormon movement) is a religious movement beginning in the early 19th century that led to the set of doctrines, practices, and cultures called Mormonism and to the existence of numerous churches whose members call themselves Latter Day Saints. ... Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri, USA. Dedicated 1994 The Community of Christ, previously known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or RLDS church is a branch of Mormon Restorationism, and is the second largest denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement. ... In Mormonism, the First Presidency (or the Quorum of the Presidency of the Church) is one of the governing bodies in the church hierarchy of several Latter Day Saint denominations. ... Joseph Smith, Jr. ...

Members of the Original Quorum, Prior to 1844

This is a list of the members of the quorum prior to the succession crisis of 1844. Including Brigham Young himself, ten of the eighteen continued on as apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints indicated below as "LDS after 1844." Thomas B. Marsh and Luke S. Johnson also later rejoined the movement in that organization, but did not resume their former places in the Quorum. Three of these apostles went on to be apostles in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite). One of these, John E. Page, went onto be an apostle in the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) or "Hedrickite" church. Another, William Smith, later asserted his claim to head his own "Williamite" church organization before ultimately joining what is now the Community of Christ (where he did not resume his place in the Quorum). Lyman Wight, likewise, organized his own branch of the church. William E. McLellin joined with many of post-1844 church organizations in succession, each of which recognized his apostleship. The Succession Crisis in the Latter Day Saint movement occurred after the assassination of the movements founder, Joseph Smith, Jr. ... Brigham Young Brigham Young ( June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was the second prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church; see also Mormonism). ... The Salt Lake City temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ... Thomas B. Marsh(1799-1866) was the first ordained apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1835-1839. ... Luke Samuel Johnson (1807-1861) (commonly known as Luke Johnson or Luke S. Johnson) was one of the original twelve members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. ... The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, also known as the Strangite church, is a denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement and a part of the Mormon faith. ... John Edward Page ( February 25, 1799– 1867) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. ... The Church of Christ (Temple Lot) is a denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement headquartered in Independence, Missouri. ... People William Smith (1769-1839), geologist William Smith (1728-1814), Representative for Maryland from 1789 to 1890 William Smith (1751-1837), Representative for South Carolina from 1797 to 1798 William Smith (1762-1840), Senator from South Carolina from 1815 to 1830 William Smith, Representative for Virginia from 1821 to 1824... Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri, USA. Dedicated 1994 The Community of Christ, previously known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or RLDS church is a branch of Mormon Restorationism, and is the second largest denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement. ... Lyman Wight was a leader in the early Mormon church. ... William E. McLellin (1806–1883) (also spelled MLellin) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. ...

The list includes the dates when each apostle was ordained. In some cases, the date of the calling is used instead as the actual date of ordination is unclear.

• Thomas B. Marsh (April 26, 1835)
• David W. Patten (February 15, 1835)
• Brigham Young (February 14, 1835) — LDS after 1844
• Heber C. Kimball (February 14, 1835) — LDS after 1844
• Orson Hyde (February 15, 1835) — LDS after 1844
• William E. McLellin (February 15, 1835) — Rigdonite, Strangite, Whitmerite and Hedrickite after 1844
• Parley P. Pratt (February 21, 1835) — LDS after 1844
• Luke S. Johnson (February 15, 1835)
• William Smith (February 15, 1835) — Strangite and Williamite after 1844
• Orson Pratt (April 26, 1835) — LDS after 1844
• John F. Boynton (February 15, 1835)
• Lyman E. Johnson (February 14, 1835)
• John E. Page (December 19, 1838) — Strangite, Brewsterite and Hedrickite after 1844
• John Taylor (December 19, 1838) — LDS after 1844
• Wilford Woodruff (April 26, 1839) — LDS after 1844
• George A. Smith (April 26, 1839) — LDS after 1844
• Willard Richards (April 14, 1840) — LDS after 1844
• Lyman Wight (April 8, 1841) — Wightite after 1844
• Amasa M. Lyman (August 20, 1842 August 12, 1844) — LDS and Godbeite after 1844

Thomas B. Marsh(1799-1866) was the first ordained apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1835-1839. ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Born: November 14, 1799 Ordained: February 15, 1835 Died: October 25, 1838 Categories: LDS stubs | Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 1799 births | 1838 deaths ... February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Brigham Young Brigham Young ( June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was the second prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church; see also Mormonism). ... February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Heber Chase Kimball (1801-1868) (commonly known as Heber C. Kimball) was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Orson Hyde (1805-1878) Apostle in the early Mormon church; author of damning affidavit against the church; rejoined and became a leader in the settlement of Utah by the Mormons under Brigham Young. ... February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... William E. McLellin (1806–1883) (also spelled MLellin) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. ... February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Parley Parker Pratt was originally a member of the reformed Baptists, also called Campbellites. ... February 21 is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Luke Samuel Johnson (1807-1861) (commonly known as Luke Johnson or Luke S. Johnson) was one of the original twelve members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. ... February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... William Smith (also found as William B. Smith) (1811–1893) was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. ... February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Orson Pratt was a Mormon who was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... John F. Boynton (September 20, 1811–October 20, 1890) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. ... February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... John Edward Page ( February 25, 1799– 1867) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... John Taylor, third President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints John Taylor (November 1, 1808 - July 25, 1887) was the third President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1877 to 1887. ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Wilford Woodruff (March 1, 1807–September 2, 1898) was the fourth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from 1889 until his death. ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... 1839 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... He was ordained on April 26, 1839 along with Wilford Woodruff. ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... 1839 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Willard Richards (June 24, 1804 - March 11, 1854) was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts to Joseph and Rhoda Howe Richards on June 24, 1804. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (105th in leap years). ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Lyman Wight was a leader in the early Mormon church. ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (99th in leap years). ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... August 20 is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Members of the Quorum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, post 1844

This is a list of the members of the Quorum in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ordained after 1844, listed with the date of their ordinations. In some cases, the date of the calling is used instead as the actual date of ordination is unclear. The Salt Lake City temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ...

• Ezra T. Benson (July 16, 1846)
• Charles C. Rich (February 12, 1849)
• Lorenzo Snow (February 12, 1849)
• Erastus Snow (February 12, 1849)
• Franklin D. Richards (February 12, 1849)
• George Q. Cannon (August 26, 1860)
• Joseph F. Smith (July 1, 1866)
• Brigham Young, Jr. (February 4, 1864)
• Albert Carrington (July 3, 1870)
• Moses Thatcher (April 9, 1879)
• Francis M. Lyman (October 27, 1880)
• John Henry Smith (October 27, 1880)
• George Teasdale (October 16, 1882)
• Heber J. Grant (October 16, 1882)
• John W. Taylor (May 15, 1884)
• Marriner W. Merrill (October 7, 1889)
• Anthon H. Lund (October 7, 1889)
• Abraham H. Cannon (October 7, 1889)
• Matthias F. Cowley (October 7, 1897)
• Abraham O. Woodruff (October 7, 1897)
• Rudger Clawson (October 10, 1898)
• Reed Smoot (April 8, 1900)
• Hyrum Mack Smith (October 24, 1901)
• George Albert Smith (October 8, 1903)
• Charles W. Penrose (July 7, 1904)
• George F. Richards (April 9, 1906)
• Orson F. Whitney (April 9, 1906)
• David O. McKay (April 9, 1906)
• Anthony W. Ivins (October 6, 1907)
• Joseph Fielding Smith (April 7, 1910)
• James E. Talmage (December 8, 1911)
• Stephen L. Richards (January 18, 1917)
• Richard R. Lyman (April 7, 1918)
• Melvin J. Ballard (January 7, 1919)
• John A. Widtsoe (March 17, 1921)
• Joseph F. Merrill (October 8, 1931)
• Charles A. Callis (October 12, 1933)
• J. Reuben Clark (October 11, 1934)
• Alonzo A. Hinckley (October 11, 1934)
• Albert E. Bowen (April 8, 1937)
• Sylvester Q. Cannon (April 14, 1938)
• Harold B. Lee (April 10, 1941)
• Spencer W. Kimball (October 7, 1943)
• Ezra Taft Benson (October 7, 1943)
• Mark E. Petersen (April 20, 1944)
• Matthew Cowley (October 11, 1945)
• Henry D. Moyle (April 10, 1947)
• Delbert L. Stapley (October 5, 1950)
• Marion G. Romney (October 11, 1951)
• LeGrand Richards (April 10, 1952)
• Adam S. Bennion (April 9, 1953)
• Richard L. Evans (October 8, 1953)
• George Q. Morris (April 8, 1954)
• Hugh B. Brown (April 10, 1958)
• Howard W. Hunter (October 15, 1959)
• Gordon B. Hinckley (October 5, 1961)
• N. Eldon Tanner (October 11, 1962)
• Thomas S. Monson (October 10, 1963)
• Boyd K. Packer (April 9, 1970)
• Marvin J. Ashton (December 2, 1971)
• Bruce R. McConkie (October 12, 1972)
• L. Tom Perry (April 11, 1974)
• David B. Haight (January 8, 1976)
• James E. Faust (October 1, 1978)
• Neal A. Maxwell (July 23, 1981)
• Russell M. Nelson (April 7, 1984)
• Dallin H. Oaks (May 3, 1984)
• M. Russell Ballard (October 10, 1985)
• Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 9, 1986)
• Richard G. Scott (October 6, 1988)
• Robert D. Hales (April 1994)
• Jeffrey R. Holland (June 23, 1994)
• Henry B. Eyring (April 1995)
• Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 7, 2004)
• David A. Bednar (October 7, 2004)

Ezra Taft Benson (1811-1869) (commonly known as Ezra T. Benson) was an early leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... July 16 is the 197th day (198th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 168 days remaining. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Charles Coulsen Rich (21 Aug. ... February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Lorenzo Snow, fifth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ... February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... George Quayle Cannon (January 11, 1827–April 21, 1901) was an early member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. ... August 26 is the 238th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (239th in leap years). ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... Joseph F. Smith served as LDS President from October 17, 1901 to November 19, 1918. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... July 3rd is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 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External links

• Salt Lake Tribune article on new apostles being added in 2004 (http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_2421062)
• Deseret News article on procedures for filling vacancies, 2004 (http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,595081177,00.html)
• Biographical sketches current Quorum for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (http://www.lds.org/newsroom/biographies/0,15608,3959-1,00.html)
• Biographical sketches of all the apostles through 1995 (http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/w/o/wol3/q12.htm)
• Homepage of the Council of Twelve Apostles of the Community of Christ (http://www.cofchrist.org/seek/council_of_twelve.asp)