Source Detail
Official Declarations
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Authority Level
- canon
- Doctrinal Status
- These Official Declarations are considered scripture and authoritative revelations within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Source Type
- scripture
Excerpt
Official Declaration 1 ended the practice of plural marriage in the Church following revelation given to President Wilford Woodruff in 1890. Official Declaration 2, declared in 1978, confirms that all worthy male members may receive priesthood ordination regardless of race.