Charles A. Didier
| Charles A. Didier | |
|---|---|
| First Quorum of the Seventy | |
| 3 October 1975 – 3 October 2009 | |
| End reason | Granted general authority emeritus status |
| Presidency of the Seventy | |
| 15 August 1992 – 15 August 1995 | |
| End reason | Honorably released |
| Presidency of the Seventy | |
| 15 August 2001 – 15 August 2007 | |
| End reason | Honorably released |
| Emeritus General Authority | |
| 3 October 2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Charles Amand Andre Didier 5 October 1935 Brussels, Belgium |
| Spouse(s) | Lucie Lodomez |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | André Didier Gabrielle Colpaert |
Charles Amand Andre Didier (born 5 October 1935) has been a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since 1975. A native French speaker, Didier was the first European resident called as a general authority in the church's history.
Didier was born in Brussels, Belgium, the eldest son of André Didier and Gabrielle Colpaert. At age 22, Didier was baptized a member of the LDS Church in Brussels. Three months later, he received the Aaronic Priesthood and was ordained to the office of deacon. Nine months later he was ordained a teacher and after another four months, Didier became a priest. Two years after his baptism, Didier received the Melchizedek priesthood and was ordained to the office of elder.
Prior to his call as a general authority, Didier was president of the church's France–Switzerland Mission and a regional representative. In October 1975, LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball called Didier to become a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, a full-time ecclesiastical position.
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