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[anastasiaC]

What's the opinion, from people in Cyprus, of English Greeks (charlies I believe) and them marrying out of Greekness. Is it still frowned upon slightly? I'd be interested to hear any views.

I read recently (Cyprus Mail on Sunday) that 51% of weddings were between Greek men and foreign women so I'd expect them to be grateful to anybody marrying one...

Wow that high???
how things are changing in Cyprus - cool!

[G.Man]

Bit of diversity to the gene pool in cyprus wont hurt

[dms007]

I guess the only issues there would be is religion or traditions that one or the other might like to follow so if u had kids how would u do certain things

so does the person who is not orthodox have to convert?

[Alexis]

so does the person who is not orthodox have to convert?

I could be wrong here but I don't believe so. As long as the priest is willing to marry you and you take part in the ceremony then it isn't a problem. I think though, that this possibly only applies if you are a Christian of some denomination or other.

[Viewpoint]

My view on this is that nearly all parents do want their children to marry people from their own ethnic origin but love takes over and intermarriages happen all the time, the only thing is our community feel for some reason and taking my own family into account its true that a TC and Brit marrying has a very high risk of ending in divorce due to cultural differences.

Does anyone know of a GC and TC marrying recently here on the island???

[anastasiaC]

I guess the only issues there would be is religion or traditions that one or the other might like to follow so if u had kids how would u do certain things

so does the person who is not orthodox have to convert?

my BIL was never baptized so yes he had to convert
but i think if u are already baptized its fine........well it is in Australia
not sure how it works in Cyprus..........

[Colinos]

I am baptised, and do not have to convert to Orthodox according to the priest we spoke to. Infact, all he neded was my birth certificate - nothing else! For my fiancee however he needed all sorts of Orthodox certificates and the like.

Although I do have to sign a document to prove that I'll raise my kids in the Orthodox religion!

[anastasiaC]

I am baptised, and do not have to convert to Orthodox according to the priest we spoke to. Infact, all he neded was my birth certificate - nothing else! For my fiancee however he needed all sorts of Orthodox certificates and the like.

Although I do have to sign a document to prove that I'll raise my kids in the Orthodox religion!

Thats great Colinos at least that will take some pressure off ....if u both agree what way the kids will be raised it makes it easier dont u think?
that way they can celebrate both traditions and holidays....english and greek.......

[dinos]

I am baptised, and do not have to convert to Orthodox according to the priest we spoke to. Infact, all he neded was my birth certificate - nothing else! For my fiancee however he needed all sorts of Orthodox certificates and the like.

Although I do have to sign a document to prove that I'll raise my kids in the Orthodox religion!

Thats great Colinos at least that will take some pressure off ....if u both agree what way the kids will be raised it makes it easier dont u think?
that way they can celebrate both traditions and holidays....english and greek.......

My personal experience is in line with this. The church needed my wife's birth certificate; I had to prove that I'm Greek-Orthodox in 'good standing.' Actually, the church really tried to make her feel welcome.

Good luck, Colinos!

-dinos

[Colinos]

Thanks for the well wishes - I am sure the kids (if and when, god willing, they emerge) will enjoy celebrating 2 Easter weekends most years! And I'd certainly be keen for the to learn to spea both Greek and English - that way they can tell me what the in laws say about me