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079 What If the Church President Can't Serve Due to Poor Health?

Church History Matters

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The End of the Presiding Patriarch

This chapter examines the historical significance and eventual dissolution of the presiding patriarch office in the church, culminating in 1979 with Eldred G. Smith as the last active holder. The discussion highlights the impact of this change on church leadership, especially after the office officially became vacant in 2013 following Smith's passing, reflecting on the evolving needs of a growing global church.

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