Explanation of Betrothal and of the Mystery of Holy Matrimony
Explanation of Betrothal and of the Mystery of Holy Matrimony

Summary/Abstract: In this text, we want to expose the liturgical, dogmatic and moral meanings of the important moments in the service of Betrothal and the Mystery of the Holy Matrimony and of the main objects of worship used during these religious services, as well as their implications in the conjugal life of spouses. Betrothal or Engagement is a Church hierurgy through which the bridegroom and bride confess their mutual love and receive God’s blessing, and the Mystery of Matrimony or Crowning is a religious service through which God blesses and sanctifies marriage, i.e. the bond between man and woman for the rest of life. The meanings of the candles, the wedding rings, the crowns, the Holy Gospel, the thrice circling the table and the glass of wine will be presented, as well as the purpose and importance of the godparents, as the spiritual parents of the grooms. We propose this approach on the occasion of the proclamation of 2020 as the Homage Year of the Pastoral Care of Parents and Children and the Commemorative Year of the Romanian Orthodox Philanthropists by the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church.

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