DC 125:5a The Presiding Patriarch is to be considered the first, and when
patriarchs meet in council, is to preside.
DC 126:2b On that platform I saw the quorum of the Presidency, the Bishopric, the Twelve, and a line above the Twelve on the seat behind them, a number of the brethren, including four of the present members of the Twelve and the
patriarchs now ordained and recognized in the church.
DC 129:7a Those who are holding the office of
patriarchs are to be enrolled with the high priests, the same as the bishops, who are acting in their office by virtue of their being high priests.
DC 130:2c and stand with their associates among the high priests and
patriarchs of the church for such special service as may be open to them, according to wisdom and the call of the Spirit.
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