SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 9, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — The oldest president in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated his 98th birthday Friday.
Russell M. Nelson has been the oldest president in church history since April 14, according to a news release from the LDS Church.
President Nelson spent his 98th birthday “participating in meetings and other duties in the Church Administration Building on Temple Square,” the release states.
“He is an inspired and wise leader, and the gentlest and sweetest person you could ever hope to associate with,” said Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the LDS Church’s First Presidency.
