Russell M. Nelson
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Russell Marion Nelson (born September 9, 1924) is the 17th and current President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) upon replacing Thomas S. Monson in January 2018. He was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church. He is also a known cardiothoracic surgeon.[1]
Currently, he is the oldest living apostle in the Church.[2] In July 3, 2015, following the death of President Boyd K. Packer, Nelson became President of the Quorum. Nelson turned 100 on September 9, 2024.[3]
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Portrait of Russell M. Nelson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
References
- ↑ Hemingway, Heather (12 October 2013). Cohen, Jeff. ed. Mormons Worldwide Tune in to Semiannual General Conference. Jack Sweeney. http://blog.chron.com/mormonvoice/2013/10/mormons-worldwide-tune-in-to-semiannual-general-conference/. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ↑ President Russell M. Nelson: 5 Fun Facts, Aggieland and Mormons, 4 August 2015.
- ↑ Graham, Ruth. "The Leader of the Mormon Church Turns 100". nytimes.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
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