The Melchizedek Priesthood was restored at the beginning of the Restoration, when Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were ordained by Peter, James, and John. In April 2020 general conference President Dallin H. Oaks explained how the priesthood allows our family relationships to continue for eternity. | Joseph Smith, The Prophet

PRIESTHOOD DEEP DIVE PART 2: Priesthood Ordination and Offices Main takeaways: -Worthy men are ordained to a specific priesthood (Aaronic or Melchizedek) and an office within that priesthood -The Aaronic priesthood has the offices of deacon, teacher, and priest. The Bishop of a ward oversees the usage of the Aaronic priesthood within the ward. -The Melchizedek priesthood has the offices of elder and high priest. The stake president oversees the usage of the Melchizedek priesthood within the stak