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[eracles]

Hi, looking for some help – getting married soon and really want an English translation of the Greek orthodox wedding service
The church is in Cyprus and I don’t expect they will have one, can anybody help?

Many many thanks

[Filitsa]

Translation of the betrothal service:

http://www.stpaulsirvine.org/marriage/betrothal.pdf

Translation of the crowning service:

http://www.stpaulsirvine.org/marriage/betrothal.pdf

Explanation of the ceremony:

http://www.stpaulsirvine.org/marriage/explanation.htm

[eracles]

thanks filitsa - you're a star

[Filitsa]

It is humbling to be of service to the Great Eracles.

Somthing to think about if you haven't already: Where I'm from, when a Greek marries a nonGreek in the G.O. Church, it's become customary to provide a written explanation of the wedding service to the guests as they enter the church. Often times, the names of the bride and groom, attendants, ushers, koumbaros/koumbara are added, as well as the wedding date, name of the church and priest(s) officiating. It makes a nice keepsake.

Congratulations to you and best wishes to your bride.

[anastasiaC]

i had a booklet at my wedding for non-greek guests
its quite nice if you read about it and understand it