In the
Latter Day Saint movement, an
apostle is a "special witness of the name of
Jesus Christ who is sent to teach the principles of salvation to others." In many Latter Day Saint churches, an apostle is a
priesthood office of high authority within the church hierarchy. In many churches, apostles may be members of the
Quorum of the Twelve and
First Presidency of the church. In most Latter Day Saint churches, modern-day apostles are considered to have the same status and authority as the
Biblical apostles.