James E. Faust
American Mormon religious leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Esdras Faust (July 31, 1920 – August 10, 2007) was an American religious leader, lawyer, and politician.[1] Faust was Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1995 until his death, an LDS Church apostle for 29 years, and a general authority of the church for 35 years.
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James E. Faust | |
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Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
March 12, 1995 (1995-03-12) – August 10, 2007 (2007-08-10) | |
Called by | Gordon B. Hinckley |
Predecessor | Thomas S. Monson |
Successor | Henry B. Eyring |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
September 30, 1978 (1978-09-30) – March 12, 1995 (1995-03-12) | |
Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
LDS Church Apostle | |
October 1, 1978 (1978-10-01) – August 10, 2007 (2007-08-10) | |
Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
Reason | Death of Delbert L. Stapley |
Reorganization at end of term | Quentin L. Cook ordained; Henry B. Eyring added to First Presidency |
Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy | |
October 1, 1976 (1976-10-01) – September 30, 1978 (1978-09-30) | |
Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
First Quorum of the Seventy | |
October 1, 1976 (1976-10-01) – September 30, 1978 (1978-09-30) | |
Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
October 6, 1972 (1972-10-06) – October 1, 1976 (1976-10-01) | |
Called by | Harold B. Lee |
End reason | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | James Esdras Faust (1920-07-31)July 31, 1920 Delta, Utah, United States |
Died | August 10, 2007(2007-08-10) (aged 87) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Resting place | Holladay Memorial Park 40.6622°N 111.8308°W / 40.6622; -111.8308 (Holladay Memorial Park) |
Spouse(s) | Ruth Wright |
Children | James H. Faust Janna R. Coombs Marcus G. Faust Lisa A. Smith Robert P. Faust |
Parents | George A. Faust Amy Finlinson |
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