Weddings

Faith Q&A › Metropolitan Youssef › Marriage and Family

3 questions

Why does not the bride’s father escort his daughter to the Altar as it is in the western Churches?
One of my closest friends will be getting married next year, and I am uncomfortable to walk in his wedding, since my wife will not be walking with me. My friend gave me…
If I was to marry someone that is willing to convert [to Christianity], not for me but for the love of God, but she wants to have a regular wedding as it is her dream—not…

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