The Big Day
In the Orthodox marriage ceremony, the priest blesses the rings. They are placed on the couple's right hands. The Koumbaro swaps the rings between their fingers three times.
The priest joins the right hands of the bride and groom. The joining of the hands also symbolizes the union of the couple.
The crowns symbolize the couple as being the king and queen of their own kingdom. The Koumbaro then exchanges the crowns between the bride and groom three times.
The crowning is followed by a reading from the Holy Gospel. A chalice containing wine is given to the couple, and they each drink of it three times.
The priest leads the couple around the altar three times symbolizing their first steps as a married couple. Behind the couple, walks the Koumbaro.
The priest removes the crowns, separates their hands with the Holy Gospel to remind them that only God’s hand break their union.
Saturday, July 15, 2017
The Ceremony
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church
5335 South Highland Drive, Holladay, UT 84117
5335 South Highland Drive, Holladay, UT 84117
The Reception
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church
5335 South Highland Drive, Holladay, UT 84117
5335 South Highland Drive, Holladay, UT 84117
Dinner, Drinks and Dancing! Join us for the celebration.
For all the days along the way