High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the patriarchal priesthood (or Abrahamic priesthood) is sometimes understood as one of types or "orders" of priesthood. The two commonly known orders are the Aaronic priesthood and the Melchizedek priesthood. The patriarchal priesthood should not be confused with the calling of the patriarch. The patriarchal priesthood is associated with the patriarchal order found in the restored gospel and is especially connected with celestial marriage.