Formal, written proclamations issued by the

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have been issued on six occasions, most recently April 5, 2020. They are similar to yet distinct from other official statements such as official declarations, doctrinal positions, epistles, and

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.Proclamations of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
by Robert J. Matthews. ''

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''. Accessed April 5, 2020.

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Text of 1841 proclamation

Text of 1845 proclamation

Text of 1865 proclamation

Text of 1980 proclamation

Text of 1995 proclamation

Text of 2020 proclamation
Latter Day Saint statements of faith The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints texts Proclamations Religious proclamations

Proclamations A proclamation (Lat. ''proclamare'', to make public by announcement) is an official declaration issued by a person of authority to make certain announcements known. Proclamations are currently used within the governing framework of some nations ...

proclamations A proclamation (Lat. ''proclamare'', to make public by announcement) is an official declaration issued by a person of authority to make certain announcements known. Proclamations are currently used within the governing framework of some nations ...

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