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Henry B. Eyring

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Henry B. Eyring

Henry Bennion Eyring (born May 31, 1933) is an American educational administrator, author, and religious leader. He is the first counselor to Dallin H. Oaks in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was also a counselor in the First Presidency to three prior church presidents prior to their death: second counselor to Russell M. Nelson from January 14, 2018 to September 27, 2025; first counselor to Thomas S. Monson from February 3, 2008 to January 2, 2018; second counselor to Gordon B. Hinckley from October 6, 2007 to January 27, 2008. While he has been a general authority of the church, Eyring has also served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the First Quorum of the Seventy, and the Presiding Bishopric. Eyring has served twice as commissioner of the Church Educational System. Currently, he is the third most senior apostle among the ranks of the church.

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Called by
Robert D. Hales
Predecessor
H. Burke Peterson
Successor
H. David Burton
End reason
Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Service/branch
United States Air Force
Rank
First Lieutenant
Born
Henry Bennion Eyring (1933-05-31) May 31, 1933 (age 92)Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Education
mw- University of Utah (BS) Harvard University (MBA, DBA)
Spouse(s)
mw- Kathleen Johnson (m. 1962; d. 2023)
Children
6 (including Henry J. Eyring)
Parents
Henry EyringMildred Bennion

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Preceded byDallin H. Oaks
Preceded byDallin H. Oaks
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Preceded byDallin H. Oaks
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First Counselor in the First Presidency October 14, 2025 – present
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Succeeded byIncumbent
Preceded byThomas S. Monson
Preceded byThomas S. Monson
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Preceded byThomas S. Monson
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First Counselor in the First Presidency February 3, 2008 – January 2, 2018
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Succeeded byDallin H. Oaks
Preceded byDieter F. Uchtdorf
Preceded byDieter F. Uchtdorf
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Preceded byDieter F. Uchtdorf
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Second Counselor in the First Presidency January 14, 2018 – September 27, 2025
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Succeeded byD. Todd Christofferson
Preceded byJames E. Faust
Preceded byJames E. Faust
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Preceded byJames E. Faust
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Second Counselor in the First Presidency October 6, 2007 – January 27, 2008
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Succeeded byDieter F. Uchtdorf
Preceded byJeffrey R. Holland
Preceded byJeffrey R. Holland
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Preceded byJeffrey R. Holland
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles April 1, 1995 – October 6, 2007
Preceded byH. Burke Peterson
Preceded byH. Burke Peterson
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Preceded byH. Burke Peterson
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First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric April 6, 1985 – October 3, 1992
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints titles
Succeeded byH. David Burton
Academic offices
Academic offices
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Academic offices
Preceded byJohn L. Clarke
Preceded byJohn L. Clarke
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Preceded byJohn L. Clarke
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President of Ricks College 1971 – 1977
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Succeeded byBruce C. Hafen
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Preceded byDallin H. Oaks
First Counselor in the First Presidency October 14, 2025 – present
Succeeded byIncumbent
Preceded byThomas S. Monson
First Counselor in the First Presidency February 3, 2008 – January 2, 2018
Succeeded byDallin H. Oaks
Preceded byDieter F. Uchtdorf
Second Counselor in the First Presidency January 14, 2018 – September 27, 2025
Succeeded byD. Todd Christofferson
Preceded byJames E. Faust
Second Counselor in the First Presidency October 6, 2007 – January 27, 2008
Succeeded byDieter F. Uchtdorf
Preceded byJeffrey R. Holland
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles April 1, 1995 – October 6, 2007
Preceded byH. Burke Peterson
First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric April 6, 1985 – October 3, 1992
Succeeded byH. David Burton
Academic offices
Preceded byJohn L. Clarke
President of Ricks College 1971 – 1977
Succeeded byBruce C. Hafen

References

  1. Newsroom
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-thomas-monson-passes-away
  2. Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought
    https://www.dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sbi/articles/Dialogue_V20N02_46.pdf
  3. Ensign
    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2008/07/president-henry-b-eyring-called-of-god
  4. "We Are One", Ensign, May 2013.
    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2013/05/we-are-one?lang=eng
  5. Rober I. Eaton and Henry J. Eyring. I Will Lead You Along: The Life of Henry B. Eyring. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Com
  6. Rober I. Eaton and Henry J. Eyring. I Will Lead You Along: The Life of Henry B. Eyring. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Com
  7. Eaton and Eyring, I Will Lead You Along, p. 81-83
  8. Eaton and Eyring, I Will Lead You Along, p. 105
  9. Eaton and Eyring, I Will Lead You Along, p. 106
  10. Eaton and Eyring, I Will Lead You Along, p. 108
  11. Eaton and Eyring, I Will Lead You Along, p. 112
  12. Houston Chronicle
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110521212758/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/5193935.html
  13. I Will Lead You Along, p. 113-115
  14. Newsroom
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-w.-rolfe-kerr-to-guide-church-educational-system
  15. Organization: General Authorities
    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/leader/henry-b-eyring
  16. Newsroom
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-president-names-new-leaders
  17. Newsroom
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/thomas-s-monson-named-16th-church-president
  18. Newsroom
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/san-salvador-el-salvador-temple-dedication
  19. Newsroom [MormonNewsroom.org]
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-dedicates-142nd-temple
  20. Newsroom
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/payson-utah-temple-dedicated
  21. "President Eyring dedicates temple in the Crossroads of America", Church News, 23 August 2015.
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150825154456/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865635206/President-Eyring-dedicates-temple-in-the-Crossroads-of-America.html
  22. Deseret News
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160919075129/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865662733/President-Eyring-dedicates-temple-in-Philadelphia-the-place-where-so-much-began.html
  23. Newsroom
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-breaks-ground-philadelphia-pennsylvania-trujillo-peru-temples
  24. Newsroom
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/mormon-buenos-aires-temple-rededicated
  25. Newsroom
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/mexico-city-temple-is-rededicated
  26. National Review
    http://www.nationalreview.com/article/393232/romes-extraordinary-ecumenical-event-maggie-gallagher
  27. Salt Lake Tribune
    http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/1836619-155/eyring-marriage-pope-address-conference-environments
  28. "Transcript: President Eyring Addresses the Vatican Summit on Marriage". Mormon Newsroom, 18 November 2014.
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/transcript-president-eyring-addresses-vatican-summit-marriage
  29. "Humanum | Program"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20141119062334/http://humanum.it/en/program/
  30. Eaton and Eyring, I Will Lead You Along, p. 89-90
  31. Eaton and Eyring, I Will Lead You Along, p. 100
  32. Robert D. Hales, "President Henry B. Eyring: Called of God", Ensign, July 2008, pp. 8–15.
    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2008/07/president-henry-b-eyring-called-of-god?lang=eng
  33. Ashley Fredde, "Kathleen Eyring, wife of President B. Eyring, dies at age 82," KSL, Oct. 15, 2023.
    https://www.ksl.com/article/50753246/kathleen-eyring-wife-of-president-henry-b-eyring-dies-at-age-82
  34. Sarah Jane Weaver, "President Eyring Receives Honorary Degree from University of Utah", churchofjesuschrist.org, 11 May
    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/president-eyring-receives-honorary-degree-from-university-of-utah?lang=eng&_r=1
  35. "President Eyring Tells UVU Graduates to Focus on 'Happiness That Lasts'"
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-eyring-utah-valley-university
  36. Never a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
  37. Term ended by excommunication.
  38. Term ended by resignation.
  39. Term ended by removal of apostleship; was later excommunicated.
  40. Term ended by suspension of priesthood.
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