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What is the relationship between the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods? Although Latter-day Saints commonly speak of two priesthoods, Aaronic and Melchizedek, in actuality there is only one, just as there is “one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.” (Eph. 4:5-6.) The Prophet Joseph Smith confirmed this, saying, “The Melchizedek Priesthood comprehends the Aaronic or Levitical Priesthood, and is the grand head.” The great priesthood of God, however, has been divided into two orders … The Aaronic Priesthood is called the lesser priesthood “because it is an appendage to the greater, or the Melchizedek Priesthood, and has power in administering outward ordinances." (D&C 107:13-14).Share
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