Christian Marriage

Before the actual marriage the bride and groom have to attend classes with a minister or vicar. This insures that they understand the true marriage, and to show that they are not forced to get married. The banns are read in a Parish church 3 weeks before the wedding take place. This allows anyone who knows of any reason why the couple should not get married to say so. Many Christian couples choose to get married in a church, this is because the church is symbolic of God’s house, however Jesus said of Peter “You are the work on which I will build my church”, suggesting that the church was the house of God and therefore the place to marry.

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Many Christians believe that God is everywhere and for that reason they could get married anywhere and God would still bless the marriage. Jesus said “ Wherever 2 or 3 are gathered together in my name I am the midst of them” The priest, vicar or minister is seen as God’s representative on earth, he or she forms a relationship between the couple and God.

At the wedding the father gives the bride away, this is a symbolic action as it states that his role of caring for his daughter is now over and he is handing the responsibility over ...

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