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−	A [[stake patriarch]]'s responsibility is to give [[Patriarchal Blessings|patriarchal blessings]]. These blessings are an important part of every young latter day saint's life and serve as a kind of life road map. Every [[stake]] has at least one patriarch (except in the event of a sudden death or move out) or if need arises more than one.  Once a patriarch is ordained he cannot be released. He can, however, be given nonfunctioning status if health prevents him from serving, he goes on a mission or moves out of the stake. In that case he can still give blessings to lineal descendants.	+	[[image: Jacob-Sons-mormon.jpg|400px|right|alt=Old Testament Patriarch Jacob Giving Blessings Mormon| Old Testament Patriarch Jacob Giving Blessings Mormon]]A [[stake patriarch]]'s responsibility is to give [[Patriarchal Blessings|patriarchal blessings]]. These blessings are given through the [[laying on of Hands|laying on of hands]], are the Lord's words to the recipient, and are an important part of every young Latter-day Saint's life. A Patriarchal Blessing serves as a kind of road map for a person's life. Every [[stake]] has at least one patriarch (except in the event of a sudden death or relocation), or if the need arises, more than one.  Once a patriarch is ordained, his calling is ongoing. He can, however, be given non-functioning status if health prevents him from serving, he goes on a mission, or moves out of the stake. In that case he can still give blessings to lineal descendants.
	== Extent and Limits of Authority ==		== Extent and Limits of Authority ==
−	A patriarch can only give blessings to members of his stake and his descendants. In the past they could also give blessings to siblings and, in some cases, family friends. In the event of a language barrier, the patriarch in a neighobing stake can speak the language of the one seeking blessing. Also if a stake lacks a patriarch (as occassinally happens when one moves out or dies suddenly) or likewise, when a blessing is needed in a [[district]], then a neighboring stake's patriarch may serve.	+	A patriarch can only give blessings to members of his stake and his descendants. In the past, Patriarchs could also give blessings to siblings and, in some cases, family friends. In the event of a language barrier, the patriarch in a neighboring stake can speak the blessing in the language of the one seeking the blessing. Also if a stake lacks a patriarch (as occasionally happens when one moves out or dies suddenly) or likewise, when a blessing is needed in a [[district]], then a neighboring stake's patriarch may serve.
−	Stake patriarchs are men who are faithful in the church and patriarchs in there own home who may or may not have had much leadership experience in the church chosen on worthiness.	+	== Multiple Patriarchs ==
		+	Sometimes there will be more than one stake patriarch.
−	Times there will be more than one functioning stake patriarch.	+	It is not uncommon to have more than one ordained stake patriarch in a stake, as many are given non-functioning or emeritus status. This can occur as they age, go on missions, or move out of the stake. When a patriarch moves into a different stake, he is to inform his new Stake President, who will decide whether or not to use the patriarch. This can also occur when a stake patriarch is called to an administrative position such as the office of Bishop, though such callings are rarely approved by the [[Quorum of the Twelve]].
−	It is not uncommon to have more than one ordained stake patriarch in a stake as many are given nonfunctioning or emeritus status as they age, or go on missions, or move out of the stake.  When a patriarch moves into a diffrent stake he is to inform his new Stake President who can decide wether or not to use him. Likewise if they are called to an adminitstrative position such as member of bishopric, high councilor or stake presidency though those are rarely approved by the quorom of the twelve.  If a stake is large there generally will be one functioning patriarch.	+	Generally, there will be only one functioning stake patriarch. However, if more blessings are being requested than a single patriarch can handle, another functioning patriarch may be called to assist. In such cases, the patriarchs may often be given a geographical area of responsibility within the stake.
−	However if a stake patriarch doesn't want to have more than 6 weeks between bishops interview and blessings and feels he can only give two a week and more blessings are requested than the patriarch feels he can give than another patriarch or functioning patriarchs may be called to assist.  In that case many times blessings will be based on geography all living on east side of stake visit this patriarch those on west that patriarch.	+	There may also be areas were there are a large number of foreign language wards or branches. In such cases, a stake patriarch may be called specifically for the language in that area. He generally would only give blessings in the language he was called for, whereas the original ordained patriarch would give blessings in the predominant language of the area.
−	Or in area's were there are a large number of foreign language units in an area and 7 stakes have one spanish speaking unit a patriarch may be called specifically for spanish speaking members in that area regardless of what stake they live in. He generally would only bless spanish speaking members in his home stake wereas the original ordained patriarch would bless english speaking members in that stake if the spanish patriarch resides in a english speaking country.	+	==Ordination of Stake Patriarchs==
		+	Stake patriarchs used to be ordained by the Patriarch to the Church, a member of the First Presidency, or a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. However, due to the growth of the Church, that authority has been delegated to stake presidents. When it is time to ordain a new patriarch, a stake president will submit the man's name to the Quorum of the Twelve for approval. The new stake patriarch, generally, is then sustained at the following stake conference. The retiring patriarch is not released, but is instead given non-functioning status and may be given a vote of appreciation.
−	Also in realignment if portions of a stake are moved into another stake and a patriarch resides in one of the realigned wards and at present in the stake were Eldred G SMith Emeritus Patriarch resides (though when he dies that will probably be moot) are instances in which more than one functioning stake patriarch will function in a stake.  Though many have nonfunctioning patriarchs.	+	[[Category:Church Callings and Leadership]]
−	Ordination of stake patriarchs.	+	[[ru:Патриарх кола]]
−		+	[[pt:Patriarca de estaca]]
−	Stake Patriarchs used to be ordained by the Patriarch to the church or a member of the first presidency and Quorom of the twelve.  However due to growth of church that authority has been delegated to stake presidents.  When it is time to ordain a new patriarch A stake president will submit the man to the Quorom of the twelve who will approve him.  Then generally at the following stake conference the new patriarch will be sustained.  The retiring president is not released but giving nonfunctioning status and may be given a vote of thanks for appreciation though.
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Revision as of 22:27, 3 September 2010

A stake patriarch's responsibility is to give patriarchal blessings. These blessings are given through the laying on of hands, are the Lord's words to the recipient, and are an important part of every young Latter-day Saint's life. A Patriarchal Blessing serves as a kind of road map for a person's life. Every stake has at least one patriarch (except in the event of a sudden death or relocation), or if the need arises, more than one. Once a patriarch is ordained, his calling is ongoing. He can, however, be given non-functioning status if health prevents him from serving, he goes on a mission, or moves out of the stake. In that case he can still give blessings to lineal descendants.

Extent and Limits of Authority

A patriarch can only give blessings to members of his stake and his descendants. In the past, Patriarchs could also give blessings to siblings and, in some cases, family friends. In the event of a language barrier, the patriarch in a neighboring stake can speak the blessing in the language of the one seeking the blessing. Also if a stake lacks a patriarch (as occasionally happens when one moves out or dies suddenly) or likewise, when a blessing is needed in a district, then a neighboring stake's patriarch may serve.

Multiple Patriarchs

Sometimes there will be more than one stake patriarch.

It is not uncommon to have more than one ordained stake patriarch in a stake, as many are given non-functioning or emeritus status. This can occur as they age, go on missions, or move out of the stake. When a patriarch moves into a different stake, he is to inform his new Stake President, who will decide whether or not to use the patriarch. This can also occur when a stake patriarch is called to an administrative position such as the office of Bishop, though such callings are rarely approved by the Quorum of the Twelve.

Generally, there will be only one functioning stake patriarch. However, if more blessings are being requested than a single patriarch can handle, another functioning patriarch may be called to assist. In such cases, the patriarchs may often be given a geographical area of responsibility within the stake.

There may also be areas were there are a large number of foreign language wards or branches. In such cases, a stake patriarch may be called specifically for the language in that area. He generally would only give blessings in the language he was called for, whereas the original ordained patriarch would give blessings in the predominant language of the area.

Ordination of Stake Patriarchs

Stake patriarchs used to be ordained by the Patriarch to the Church, a member of the First Presidency, or a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. However, due to the growth of the Church, that authority has been delegated to stake presidents. When it is time to ordain a new patriarch, a stake president will submit the man's name to the Quorum of the Twelve for approval. The new stake patriarch, generally, is then sustained at the following stake conference. The retiring patriarch is not released, but is instead given non-functioning status and may be given a vote of appreciation.