Mormon ordinances

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Latter-day Saint (Mormon) ordinances


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Baptism and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormons")


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  1. REDIRECTOverview of baptism for the dead
  2. REDIRECTSimilarities between ancient and modern temple rituals

The role of temple marriage and sealing in receiving exaltation


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The Mormon ordinance of the Sacrament


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Social issues related to marriage among Latter-day Saints


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Divorce in the modern Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormon")


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Articles about Plural marriage
Doctrinal foundation of plural marriage
Introduction of plural marriage
Questions about Joseph Smith and plural marriage
Notable plural wives of Joseph Smith
Plural marriage in Utah
End of plural marriage
Articles about various topics in plural marriage



Mormon ordinances



Divorce among Mormons in the 19th century

Summary: Some critics like to emphasize that some LDS members did not receive civil divorces before remarrying—either monogamously or polygamously. They either state or imply that this shows the Saints' cavalier attitude toward the law.


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Some 19th century Mormons did not receive civil divorces before remarrying


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[[../Illegal marriages in Ohio|Joseph Smith's performance of marriages in Ohio]]

Summary: Critics charge that Joseph Smith performed monogamous marriages for time of already-married members, violating Ohio law in Kirtland. Such claims are false and represent a misunderstanding about the marriage and divorce law of the day.


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  • [[../Illegal marriages in Ohio#Question: Did Joseph Smith violate marriage laws in Ohio by performing marriages?|Question: Did Joseph Smith violate marriage laws in Ohio by performing marriages?]]
  • [[../Illegal marriages in Ohio#Question: When Joseph Smith performed the marriage of Newel Knight and Lydia Bailey, were they guilty of bigamy since Lydia had not been formally divorced from her previous husband?|Question: When Joseph Smith performed the marriage of Newel Knight and Lydia Bailey, were they guilty of bigamy since Lydia had not been formally divorced from her previous husband?]]


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