3"Figure. Melchizedek Priesthood Restored

The Melchizedek Priesthood was restored in June 1829 by a heavenly visitation of Peter, James and John, Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ. They ordained Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery by conferring "the keys of the kingdom" (Doctrine and Covenants 27:13) The higher Priesthoodis named after the Old Testament great High Priest, Melchizedek