What should wedding rings be like according to church canons?

Once upon a time, our ancestors could not even imagine that a marriage could be concluded without the participation of the church. But the revolution of 1917 greatly changed the worldview of citizens: the church was separated from the state, and the religious ceremony was replaced by a civil wedding ceremony.

In recent decades, interest in religious education and the traditions of ancestors has been gradually revived. Many couples no longer limit themselves to painting in the registry office, but prefer to cement their family union not only before people, but also before God.

A church marriage (more precisely, the ceremony of the church blessing of marriage) is a complex multi-stage ceremony that involves the exchange of rings.

In this regard, many newlyweds have a question about what kind of wedding ring should be so that it does not cause any complaints from the priest. Let's understand the nuances.

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Wedding rings: which ones are needed for the ceremony

Beautiful wedding rings are a must-have accessory for a religious ceremony. When creating a family union, the ring symbolizes eternity, since it has neither beginning nor end.

Because of this quality, lovers around the world use wedding rings as a sign of confirmation of their intentions to unite their destinies forever.

Precious metals and precious stones also serve as a symbol of a long and lasting union.

The sacrament of blessing the union has a sacred meaning. Rings for a wedding in a church, which are the main attribute of the ceremony, differ from the wedding rings that the newlyweds exchange in the registry office.

Wedding rings for a social ceremony can be made of any metal and with any discreet or extravagant decor. Weddings are a symbol of fidelity, love, and readiness for self-sacrifice.

Deeply religious people do not perceive them as decoration, so they do not buy luxurious jewelry, but choose the simplest ones.

According to religious tradition, it is believed that the bride and groom are given church wedding rings made of different metals: for a man - gold, for a woman - silver.

The gold metal represents Christ, who is like the sun, illuminating family life and leading to prosperity. Silver is the Church, which is the earthly incarnation.

There is another interpretation: gold is a symbol of courage, leadership, strength, while silver is associated with wisdom, plasticity, and mystery.

It is customary for believers to wear Orthodox wedding rings on the ring finger of the right hand.

In other countries, wedding rings are worn on the ring finger of the left hand, in the belief that there is a vein there that leads directly to the heart.

How to choose wedding rings

It is better to buy accessories together, because the future spouses will have to wear them all their lives. You can order the production of rings in a jewelry workshop according to an individual sketch.

To do this, the master is provided with photos of exclusive models from the catalog or his own sketch.

It has become fashionable to make inscriptions on the inside of the tavern with the names of loved ones, declarations of love, oaths of allegiance and other cherished phrases. Wedding rings should be:

• modest - without complex and intricate decor;
• without elaborate decorations or large stones;
• made from precious metals.

The most common and popular option is a narrow or wide rim. Flat, even, smooth wedding rings are made without any decoration. Wide rings are ideal for men or women with chubby fingers. Thin wedding rings will look great on a hand with thin, graceful fingers.

Newlyweds often want to make their wedding rings special, to add uniqueness to the accessory by sending a love message to their chosen one.

For these purposes, the newlyweds apply the names of their lovers, exclusive inscriptions, love confessions, prayers, etc. on the inside or outside of the rings in the engraving workshop.

With rocks

Although Orthodox rings should be as simple as possible, a small diamond is still acceptable, especially on a woman's ring. Diamond chips all over the rim or on its central part would also look appropriate.

A scattering of precious stones can decorate both women's and men's engagement rings. Diamonds, like precious metals used to make wedding rings, symbolize strength, durability, and reliability of family ties.

Signs with wedding rings

Gold and silver wedding rings should be purchased by the groom, preferably in the same store or on the same day, so that the family union is stronger. Returning home with a precious purchase, they say at the door: “For a good life, for a faithful family. Let it be so".

Even if close relatives have lived in a family union until a golden, diamond, or platinum wedding and want to give wedding rings to their descendants as a gift, you should not agree. It’s better to “write” your own love chronicle according to your unique life scenario.

Signs:

1. The bride and groom are strictly forbidden to wear other jewelry (rings or rings) on their hands on the wedding day, even if they were presented by one of the guests.
2. To make family life smooth, rings are chosen without stones, roughness, or unnecessary decor.
3. No one - neither relatives nor friends - should be allowed to try on wedding bands, so you can “give them vilification” to your family happiness.
4. It is forbidden to make rings for the sacrament from broken and melted jewelry of parents or relatives.
5. The bride should wear the wedding band only on her bare hand, so that she is not wearing a glove, even a thin and transparent one. The ring should be in contact with the skin - it is believed that then the union will be stronger.

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The Monastery of John the Baptist is an entire architectural complex, the central element of which is the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael. Already at the entrance you can take the first romantic pictures against the backdrop of the snow-white gates. The temple is made in the classical Russian style and has an octagonal shape. Its golden domes, reminiscent of onions, look very majestic. By the way, from a distance the complex looks no less bright. Therefore, be sure to ask your wedding photographer to find suitable angles from the next street. In addition to the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael, on the territory of the monastery you can see the chapel of the Icon of the Mother of God, a picturesque spring, as well as a spacious cathedral in honor of the Archangel Michael. The church regularly hosts services, educational activities, meetings of believers, and youth meetings. Therefore, it is better to plan the wedding date in advance so that it is not busy.

Signs

The wedding ceremony is a mysterious, ancient, mystical rite. Of course, he simply cannot help but be surrounded by a wide variety of beliefs:

• Neither the groom nor the bride should put other jewelry on their hands on their wedding day, even rings, if they do not want to lose each other due to illness or betrayal;
• For a smooth family life, the rings should be smooth, without stones, unnecessary decoration and roughness;
• It is forbidden to allow anyone, even those closest to you, to try on your wedding ring - doing this will lead to disaster, because in this way you allow them to try on your happiness;
• The groom should buy rings, certainly in the same store and both at once - this way the family will be stronger;
• Returning home with a purchase, it is worth saying at the door: “For a good life, for a faithful family. Amen";
• In no case should you use rings made from broken and melted down jewelry of your parents, or put on a wedding ring that previously belonged to a widowed person, so as not to repeat his unfortunate fate;
• But if the jewelry was inherited from relatives who celebrated a golden wedding, the rings, on the contrary, will bring prosperity, love and a long, happy life;
• The worst omen is the ring falling before or during the ceremony. If this happens, the threat of divorce, illness or even death hangs over the newly created family, and in order to avert it, you need to say to yourself three times: “The ring is on me, the trouble is not for me”;
• If your outfit includes gloves, then before putting on the jewelry, they must be removed so that the metal touches the skin;
• There is also a good omen: if you wash your face with rainwater with your hand in the wedding ring, then prosperity and well-being will definitely await your new family.

How seriously you take these beliefs is up to you. The Orthodox Church does not favor superstition too much, but everyone has friends and relatives who will convincingly prove the correctness of one or another sign.

After divorce

According to church canons, a wedding is eternal and indestructible. You make a vow to be with a person through thick and thin until death, and the ring is the guarantee of this promise. However, modern life is not so simple, and divorces do happen. Even the church allows a second wedding, although it does not cancel the previous one.

What to do in this case with the wedding ring? The best thing to do is take it off and never put it on again, even as ordinary jewelry. After all, this is a symbol of the now broken oath before God. It is strictly forbidden to use such a ring in other wedding ceremonies with the same or another person - it certainly will not bring happiness.

Signs about rings

One of the most important symbols of a wedding ceremony are the rings that unite the destinies of the newlyweds.

Since ancient times, there has been one sign according to which spouses should have different rings intended for weddings. The future husband's ring should be gold, and the bride's should be silver.

But many newlyweds do not follow this tradition and purchase the same jewelry in stores.

You can hear about the established traditions from the lips of the Holy Apostle Paul; in his speech he told us that the sacrament of marrying young people is similar to the relationship between the Church and Christ of God and that marriage between spouses is made in heaven. The husband personifies Christ, and the woman represents the Church.

Therefore, the basis for wedding rings was chosen in such a way that they were symbols of the ascension of Christ - gold color, and silver signified spiritual purity, sincerity and nobility.

One sign remains unchanged - it is customary to wear rings on the right hand, on the ring finger. This is due to the fact that the ring finger was previously considered a conductor directly to the human heart, since arteries flowed through it. It is worth noting that this statement is incorrect.

The church has certain rules regarding such rings. They should be simple, with a smooth finish and without a large number of stones or any additional inserts. Otherwise, the priest may refuse to illuminate the newlyweds.

Even in ancient times, wedding prayers were written on the inside of the rings, where there were conspiracies for a happy and long life together for the newlyweds. And nowadays, the initials of the bride or groom, as well as the wedding date, are most often written in the same places.

Basic signs about rings:

• It is strictly forbidden to try on wedding rings for strangers; it is believed that this will lead to an unhappy marriage, because the other person will take away a piece of happiness;
• directly on the day of the wedding itself, it is prohibited to try on other rings, not taking into account the engagement ring;
• the decoration must be made exclusively from one material and no additional drawings or engravings can be applied;
• future spouses should not wear wedding rings that were previously worn by their parents or that the rings were sawn apart, repaired, and so on;
• if the husband or wife is widowed, then the wedding ring should be worn on the left hand;
• in the case when a widowed woman gets married for the second time, she needs to wear a new wedding ring on her right hand, and the one that remains from the previous marriage needs to be put in a distant place where no one can see it. It is also strictly forbidden for children of widowed parents to wear such rings; it is believed that children can repeat the fate of their parents in this way;
• when the family collapses and the husband and wife divorce, such rings can no longer be worn. They cannot be used in wedding ceremonies either;
• Since time immemorial, there has been such a tradition among the Slavs that the future husband should buy a ring for himself and the bride;
• It is recommended to purchase rings on the same day and in the same store; such a sign is a symbol of a long life together for the newlyweds.

Where to find suitable models

You can find a wide selection of wedding rings of different sizes and shapes by visiting a jewelry store in Moscow. This is a unique place where there are more than 100 stores, which offer many models of not only rings, but also other jewelry: bracelets, pendants, earrings, chains and much more. Such diversity is amazing. Among them are products of both Russian and foreign brands. For each product purchased in one of our sales centers, we provide our own guarantee. This is due to the fact that we completely trust our partners-representatives of jewelry centers, because... We carefully approach their selection.

If you want to try on the jewelry you are interested in, you can do this right in the salon. If you have any questions related to choosing suitable products, you can contact the managers of the jewelry salon. They will definitely help you and recommend suitable models that will be selected in accordance with your wishes and image. Also, in the salons of the Golden Gross shopping center, promotions and sales are regularly held, within the framework of which discounts on certain types of products can reach 30-40% or more.

Sacrament of wedding and registration

Do you need to buy new rings for your wedding if you have already exchanged them at the registration? And again it all depends on your desire. Usually young people choose one of three options:

1. Consolidate the marriage in a civil ceremony, and then remove the rings and give them to the priest to be blessed at the altar.
2. Buy a new pair especially for the wedding.
3. Those who consider a wedding to be a more significant ceremony simply skip the moment of exchanging rings during registration in order to receive this symbol of unity for the first time from the hands of the priest along with his blessing.

Of course, it is desirable that the wedding ring corresponds to both the centuries-old traditions of Orthodox Christians and your personal tastes. But, if you are carried away by the search, do not forget: for all its significance, this is just a symbol. The main meaning of any church sacrament is not the exchange of necessary attributes, but its spiritual component. If a small metal headband helps you feel more intimate, it will do its job. Regardless of appearance.

You should immediately think about such an important accessory as rings. In the Orthodox faith, they are considered a symbol of the inextricable connection between two loving hearts

Materials

Gold is one of the metals popular in the manufacture of not only ordinary and wedding models, but also wedding rings. Today, many are moving away from the Orthodox canons, not wanting to wear a simple silver ring every day. As a material, gold has several significant advantages. It is stronger, very durable and easy to maintain. In addition, if you decorate the ring with stones, they look more interesting on a gold background than on a silver one.

Among the assortment of gold rings, special attention should be paid to models made of white gold. Such wedding rings look both gentle and noble; they can be additionally trimmed with small stones

It is best if these are diamonds or diamond chips, but small rubies, sapphires, emeralds and amethysts are also allowed

Such wedding rings look both delicate and noble; they can be additionally trimmed with small stones. It is best if these are diamonds or diamond chips, but small rubies, sapphires, emeralds and amethysts are also allowed.

Models made of yellow or rose gold are also suitable as daily decoration. Yellow color is more classic, so if your soul is more inclined to this type, you can choose something interesting.

Among the many models of silver rings, blackened jewelry has gained immense popularity.

Products made from this material resemble beautiful antique jewelry, and blackened rings will be an excellent choice when purchasing wedding paraphernalia. It is on silver rings that most often there are ready-made engravings and inscriptions. Cubic zirconia, small diamonds, and rubies are suitable as additional decoration. You can choose a silver ring with gold inserts.

Compared to gold, silver is a fairly democratic metal. Products made from it will cost much less than gold jewelry with diamonds. The only drawback is that silver jewelry is not very durable. They should be protected from excessive moisture, salt water and direct sunlight. Over time, such jewelry darkens, so it is worth remembering that silver needs regular care - polishing and cleaning.

As for costume jewelry, according to church laws, such models are prohibited.

You should not buy even the most beautiful rings if they are not made of metal. You must remember that beauty does not always depend on the amount of decor. After all, its strength lies in the simplicity and severity of the wedding ring. Orthodox priests believe that it is simple rings that testify to the most sincere and bright feelings.

You should immediately think about such an important accessory as rings. In the Orthodox faith, they are considered a symbol of the inextricable connection between two loving hearts

What do they mean and why are they needed?

Christians absolutely need rings for their weddings, because they carry a special deep meaning and are not simple beautiful accessories. Not a single priest will agree to get married without them, unlike the same registry office, because there you may not exchange jewelry at all, your marriage will be registered in any case.

Even before the ceremony, the rings are given to the clergyman, and during the wedding they lie on the right side, that is, in front of the face of the Lord. Thus, they are not just illuminated, but endowed with special power - filled with the blessing of the Almighty. After this, the priest puts them on for the lovers, and then changes them three times for the glory of the Holy Trinity. Thus, the girl’s jewelry remains with the man and vice versa. This exchange has its own special purpose - the groom thereby promises fidelity, help in everything and protection, speaks of his intention to sacrifice everything for the sake of his beloved and take care of her, and the bride, for her part, promises to love selflessly, to be always devoted to her husband, a faithful and reliable wife throughout her life. life.

If you want to follow every custom and canon, then give preference to products made from two different precious metals, namely gold and silver, but in the same style. It has long been the custom that after an exchange, the groom eventually gets a silver jewelry, and the newlywed gets a gold one.

If we look at history, there is an interpretation according to which gold is the personification of the sun and the symbol of a man, and silver is the moon and the symbolism of a girl. It was believed that the path of a family throughout its life was illuminated by sunlight, and the moon reflected it from the sun.

According to another interpretation of the two metals, based on the words of the Apostle Paul, it was said that people in marriage are like Christ and the Church. That is, the husband represents Jesus Christ, and the wife represents the church. Based on this, gold reflects Divine grace and glory, and silver is the personification of purity and spiritual light.

In the modern world, priests have become much more relaxed about observing all the rules, so if you are not satisfied with different metals or, in principle, any of them, then you can choose rings at your discretion. The main thing is to show them to the priest before the wedding so that he gives his consent, and the ceremony will definitely take place.

Wedding sets

In addition to spiritual preparation, attention should also be paid to the external side. The sacrament will require certain attributes

Photos of the wedding set

Here's a list of what's included in the wedding package:

• Icons: the Savior and the Mother of God. They are selected in the same style. A wedding pair of icons becomes a family amulet for many years, carefully stored and passed on from parents to children.
• Wedding rings are a symbol of eternal love. They must be given to the priest in advance so that he can consecrate them.

• Candles that the newlyweds hold in their hands throughout the ceremony.
• The towel on which the newlyweds stand remains in the church after the ceremony. It should be white and symbolizes a cloud that seems to lift the couple to heaven. After all, marriages take place there.
• The union towel is a symbol of marriage, with which the priest ties the hands of the bride and groom.
• Handkerchiefs used by witnesses to hold the wedding crown over the head of the bride or groom. The crown is a symbol of God's blessing.

Photo of the wedding crown

• Handkerchiefs for candles. The candles are lit throughout the ceremony to prevent wax from dripping onto the bride’s hands and elegant dress; the candle is wrapped in a handkerchief.
• Wine (Cahors). After the Lord's Prayer, the young drink from the same cup. This symbolizes the complete unity of the spouses, their willingness to drink together all the joys and sorrows of life. After this, the priest circles the couple three times around the lectern. The circle is a symbol of eternity.

Wedding towel

Any manufacturer offering wedding accessories takes into account all the wishes of customers. The factory-produced set is high-quality, elegant and includes everything you need

However, given the exceptional importance of the event, which usually happens only once in a lifetime, it is better for the bride herself to make towels and handkerchiefs with her own hands, embroider them, putting her soul and the desire for a happy family life into every stitch. In addition, the ornament embroidered on a towel is not simple; each of its elements carries a certain meaning.

Based on the quality of the handicraft, the groom's relatives assessed the skill and talent of the future wife at the bride's show.

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What jewelry is chosen for the ceremony?

Despite the fact that the couple has already purchased the necessary accessories for painting at the registry office, using the same ones for an Orthodox betrothal is not allowed. We need other rings for the wedding. Products for the union, sealed before the state, are chosen to your taste. They can demonstrate their material condition and extravagant taste.

Traditionally

According to the established procedure, wedding rings must be made of worthy metals - gold or silver. According to custom, one is gold and the other is silver. There are 2 points of view. According to one theory, gold, symbolizing the radiance of the sun, is used for men's wear.

Silver, reminiscent of the shine of the moon, which reflects sunlight, is a smaller luminary in size and importance. Women's jewelry was made from this metal

The role of the wife in a Christian marriage required her to be submissive and obedient to her husband, the head of the family.

In the theory, where the family union is considered as the Little Church, the husband personifies Christ, and the wife represents the betrothed Church

Gold focuses on the divine essence of Jesus, and silver symbolizes the religious light and purity of the Church. As a result of a triple exchange, the gold male jewelry remains with the wife, and the silver jewelry remains with the husband.

This is how the spouses cement their union and take full responsibility for each other, and the rings carry the meaning of connecting the masculine and feminine principles.

Permissible deviations

Modern requirements are less strict in observing the rules - accessories can be made of the same metal. They can be decorated with small, modest stones. It is also permissible to use wedding engagement rings for a wedding in agreement with the clergyman who will bless the couple. If he deems them suitable for the ceremony, they must be placed on the throne before the ceremony in order to consecrate and observe the custom. Such accessories become both engagement and wedding accessories at the same time, symbolizing a union on a secular and religious level.

Metal

The material used may be different, but it should not be jewelry. Most often, wedding rings are purchased from gold. Accessories made of this metal do not require maintenance, do not deform and look modest but dignified.

Silver is an inexpensive but beautiful metal. The disadvantage is that silver items require more careful care, as it tends to darken over time. The problem can be solved by regularly cleaning your jewelry.

Many people prefer silver jewelry because of its appearance. If you want to avoid the yellow color characteristic of gold, you can choose rings from its white variety. They are more durable, but look similar to silver and look elegant and discreet.

Decor

The classic version is smooth products made from a single strip of metal. Width may vary. Such rings will be unconditionally approved by the priest for the wedding ceremony. Modest attributes indicate a deliberate decision by the spouses to bless the union. They are aware that the main thing in such a ritual is not the form, but the content.

If the couple insists on individuality, a small discreet stone, perhaps a diamond, can serve as decoration. The surface of the product can be decorated with an inconspicuous pattern or diamond chips.

If the clergyman considers the wedding attributes too pretentious, the procedure itself may be postponed or postponed to another date. Therefore, a sense of proportion should be observed - even exclusive models should not be too flashy.

Engraving

Inscriptions in any font are allowed on both the outside and inside of the ring. Initially, they contained words of prayer or an appeal to the saint with a request to preserve and protect the marriage. Nowadays people can engrave each other's names or wedding date.

Rings

If all the standard options seem trivial, and for the wedding you need other rings, more interesting and exclusive, but not contrary to the requirements, you can pay attention to the rings. Such models were used back in Ancient Byzantium, so there are no contradictions here

The product is engraved with church content. These jewelry are made from precious metals, often combining gold and silver.

Differences from engagement

If you do everything according to the rules and church canons, then the engagement and wedding rings are two completely different rings. The first shows your intention to cement your alliance before people and the state, the second - before God.

If you can choose absolutely any engagement ring, the options are limited only by your imagination and wedding style, then the wedding ring is, first of all, not a decoration, but a symbol, and therefore the requirements for it are appropriate.

Important! Complex modern forms are completely excluded - writhing snakes, voluminous flowers, bird legs, kittens. They're great as a party accessory, but not as a symbol of lifelong togetherness.

In particular, rings used for weddings cannot be made of base metals, only classic gold and silver. They should not be decorated with large multi-colored stones or elaborate decorative elements. The modern church allows the same ring to be used in both ceremonies if it is appropriate. In this case, the wedding ring is put on at the registry office, and then removed before the wedding so that it can be blessed on the throne. When the priest puts on the ring for the second time, it will also become a wedding ring, simultaneously denoting your union on a secular and religious level.

Some people prefer to wear both rings at the same time - both the wedding and the engagement ring. In this case, the wedding dress should be worn on top, which means it should be smaller in size so as not to fly off the finger. If you want to change one of the rings to another finger, then it should not be a wedding ring. It’s generally better to never take it off.

When to get married?

If all the basic conditions are met, then it is necessary to select a time for the ceremony. Newlyweds can choose one of four days of the week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. It is worth remembering that weddings do not take place during multi-day fasts - Christmas, Great, Petrov and Uspensky. Also excluded from the calendar are Christmastide (January 7-19), the week before the start of Lent (Maslenitsa) and the week after Easter. You should not count on the dates of the great church holidays - Candlemas (February 15), Ascension of the Lord, Trinity, Beheading of John the Baptist (September 11), Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 21), Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord (September 28), Intercession of the Holy Theotokos ( October 13). The days on the eve of the above dates are also prohibited. Additionally, temple holidays may also fall. These events are determined individually for each church, so in any case it is better to first consult with the rector of the church.

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What should a wedding meal be like?

The Sacrament of Marriage is celebrated solemnly and joyfully. From the multitude of people: loved ones, relatives and acquaintances, from the shine of candles, from church singing, one somehow involuntarily feels festive and cheerful in one’s soul.

After the wedding, the newlyweds, parents, witnesses, and guests continue the celebration at the table.

But how indecently some of the invitees sometimes behave. People often get drunk here, make shameless speeches, sing immodest songs, and dance wildly. Such behavior would be shameful even for a pagan, “ignorant of God and His Christ,” and not just for us Christians. The Holy Church warns against such behavior. In the 53rd canon of the Council of Laodicea it is said: “It is not appropriate for those attending marriages (that is, even relatives of the bride and groom and guests) to jump or dance, but to modestly sup and dine, as is appropriate for Christians.” The wedding feast should be modest and quiet, should be free from all intemperance and indecency. Such a quiet and modest feast will be blessed by the Lord Himself, who sanctified the marriage in Cana of Galilee with His presence and performance of the first miracle.

Wedding ceremony

As soon as you enter the temple, you should pray. After this, the groom stands on the right side, the bride on the left. Behind them are a witness and a witness. The wedding rings during the liturgy lie to the right of the holy altar. They are carried out by the deacon. After the triple blessing, the newlyweds pick up candles if this is the first marriage of the young couple. Second or third marriage does not involve the presentation of candles.

Next comes the engagement. After the spoken words, the priest makes the sign of the cross over the spouse’s head and places the wedding ring on the ring finger on the right hand. After this, the same ritual occurs with the bride. Then the rings are changed three more times on the hands of the bride and groom.

The next sacrament is wedding. The priest also pronounces words, first over the groom, then over the bride. After which he signs the groom with a crown of a cross; at the end of the sign, the groom necessarily kisses the image of Christ. Next it is the bride's turn to do the same. Only at the end does she kiss the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

What else married couples need to know

There are several rules that married couples should familiarize themselves with.

After several years of marriage

The wedding ceremony is carried out only after the marriage has been officially registered. Therefore, it does not matter when the wedding procedure is carried out. Weddings can be performed for people who have been officially married for 10, 25 and even 30 years

It doesn't matter how many years have passed since marriage. The main thing is that it is officially registered in the registry office

In this case, the church clergyman will not be able to refuse to carry out the wedding procedure for a married couple.

If second marriage

Marriage for deeply religious people is considered a rather serious procedure, and therefore some people who decide to remarry are treated with skepticism. Most often, such people are denied a wedding, but sometimes the church may allow remarriage. There are two reasons why remarriage is permitted. These include the madness of one of the spouses or betrayal. In this case, you will have to contact the church in advance and describe the situation in detail. A good priest will be able to understand the person asking for help and will allow the wedding to be held again.

Debunking

Over time, some people can no longer live together and decide to separate. Therefore, they have to dissolve their previously concluded marriage. There are seven cases in which the Orthodox Church recognizes a church marriage as dissolved and invalid:

• proven fact of adultery;
• entering into a new marriage without prior church blessing;
• renunciation of one of the spouses from the faith;
• imprisonment;
• abortion committed by the wife without the knowledge of the husband;
• the emergence and development of mental illness;
• infringement on the life or health of other people.

All these actions are condemned by Christianity, and therefore any of them is considered a valid reason for dissolving a previously concluded marriage.

Choice and Behavior of Witnesses

The most important decision when preparing a wedding ceremony is the choice of witnesses.

There are two things to pay attention to when choosing them:

Witnesses who have previously gone through the baptism procedure are selected for the ceremony.

Therefore, each of them must have personal crosses. An important feature that should be taken into account when choosing witnesses is that the witnesses acquire a certain connection during the ritual. It is often equated with family ties, and therefore people who want to get married in the future should not be made witnesses

This way they will not be able to bind themselves spiritually ahead of time.

Select date

For many young couples, the problem becomes choosing a suitable date for a wedding ceremony in a church. There are several dates when it will not be possible to get married. The clergy do not allow the ceremony to be performed during:

• multi-day and one-day Orthodox fasts;
• Easter;
• moving holidays.

Therefore, it is necessary to check the calendar in advance to make sure that the selected date does not coincide with any church holiday.

Catholic Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Every connoisseur of Gothic architecture is simply obliged to visit the Catholic Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Perhaps this is the only architectural ensemble in Novosibirsk, made in this style, although the architecture of the cathedral also combines elements of modern art nouveau. Thanks to this unique combination, the temple is included in the list of city attractions, where excursions and photo sessions are often organized. Unlike Orthodox cathedrals, there are no rounded oval shapes here. The roofs of the temple have sharp ends with different heights. The entrance to the building is decorated with forged gates with ornate patterns. The façade of the entire structure is divided into three parts, which end with arches designed in the Romanesque style. At the entrance to the Catholic Cathedral, you will see a stained glass window, against which the wedding photographer will definitely take a memorable photo. On one side of the entrance there is a chapel, and on the other there is the diocesan administration building. Nearby there is a library and an indoor gallery intended for festive events.