The Aaronic priesthood is the lesser of the two orders of priesthood recognized in the Latter Day Saint movement, the higher being the Melchizedek priesthood. Unlike the Melchizedek priesthood, which
A 19th century depiction of John the Baptist conferring the Aaronic priesthood to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery
William F. Cahoon was one of the youngest men to receive the Aaronic Priesthood during Joseph Smith's lifetime.
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The Young Men is a youth organization and official program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its purpose is to assist the church's Aaronic priesthood–aged young men in their growth a
Aaronic priesthood (Latter Day Saints)
…ministering, and occasionally perform baptisms. In their priesthood activities, holders of the Aaronic priesthood are also supported by the church's Young Men organization. Latter Day Saints believe that John the Baptist (himself of the Tribe of Levi) conferred the Aaronic priesthood directly upon Joseph Smith and Oliver…
Mutual Improvement Association Scouts in front of the Church Administration Building, c. 1917