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are never released. Instead, they are either functioning or non-functioning.
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line of patriarchs (children and grandchildren) can also request through their bishop and stake presidents to receive a blessing from the patriarch that is in their direct line.
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and branch presidents can submit Patriarchal Blessing recommends.
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Blessing System is where recommends are issued and blessings are submitted.
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to a previously submitted patriarchal blessing can only be made by the "living" patriarch who gave the blessing.
