President Dallin H. Oaks announced as 18th President of the Church, names counselors

President Dallin H. Oaks Announced as 18th President of the Church

President Dallin H. Oaks was announced as the 18th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a live broadcast.

In his first public address as President, he named President Henry B. Eyring as first counselor and President D. Todd Christofferson as second counselor.

I accept with humility the responsibility that God has placed upon me and commit my whole heart and soul to the service to which I have been called.

President Oaks also bore testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ, after an extended period of fasting and prayer.

Author's summary: President Oaks announced as 18th Church President.

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