Crowning Ceremony

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What is the interpretation of the wedding ceremony, in specific, the role of the priest(s) and the key parts of the ceremony and symbolism behind it? What are the…
If one was engaged in any kind of adulterous activity, like sex with his girlfriend, masturbation, watching pornography, and so on, but at last, needed to marry and have…
In Malachi 2:14, marriage is described as a covenant. However, I am unable to find any mention of "covenant" in the Crowning Ceremony Prayer. How come this element of…
Could you please explain to me the prayers said to a bride and groom during their wedding ceremony? The prayers said to a groom on how he should behave towards his wife…

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