The Mystery of Marriage for Joshua and Louisa will be celebrated at St. Spyridon Orthodox Church. A fitting spot for many reasons. Joshua first started attending the Church in 2018. Over the years, many friends, family, and parishioners, not least of all Fr. Evan, heard the often comic struggles of a young man searching for his other half. Louisa entered the Church officially in September of 2025 after a year of attending. Entering the Church would answer their prayers in more ways than one. Pascha BBQ 2025. A beautiful day in a lovely park celebrating the greatest moment in history would turn out to offer an important moment in the personal history of Joshua and Louisa. Joshua, always determined not to be a “flirt to convert” sort of person, had only admired Louisa from afar. Her bright smile and willingness to serve were hard to miss. That’s why Joshua, inspired by paschal joy, walked over to a group with Louisa and a few others from Church. Finally, he would meet the pretty woman singing in the choir and their story could begin, right? Not quite. Your first Pascha BBQ can be overwhelming. Louisa said hello. There may have been a handshake but that was all. No matter, Joshua thought he might want to be a monk anyways and besides, he didn’t want to bother her. Until divine circumstance made it impossible not to try at least one more time. A dear mutual friend had pointed out that Joshua and Louisa “liked” the same sorts of memes on Instagram. Social media may be terrible, but it did show the two a mutual interest in chess and Lord of the Rings. Pair that with a shared faith and what else could one ask for in a partner? Joshua was not ready to be too brave. No point spoiling it by showing his hand. He knew that Louisa played cello, and he had a violin that had been collecting dust for a few years. He messaged her about help finding lessons, hoping to gauge interest. Though a fascinating subject, to be sure, recommending violin teachers did not warrant the paragraphs the two continued to send back and forth. It became increasingly obvious to Louisa that this guy wanted to talk about more than just violins. Joshua thought he had been pretty subtle. A shared passion for research and theology quickly came up. A plan was set to meet at Dark Heart coffee in Loveland to discuss their papers. Was it a date? Neither seemed willingly to admit it was and maybe it wasn’t technically, but Joshua bought the coffee and both of them knew that had to mean something. A few more dates (oddly coinciding with torrential rain every time Joshua dared step foot outside) and things solidified. Their shared attraction became obvious. Louisa had the good grace to talk about dating even after losing three chess games in a row. Joshua had the good fortune to like talking to her more than even chess. They talked to parents and priests and then started dating. Since then it has been a blur of joyful growth. Their first official date was to Sts. Peter and Paul in Boulder (after a brief 40 minute detour to Sts. Peter and Paul in Wheat Ridge – some might call it a navigation error, but they maintain they only wanted more time to talk). The Church has been present and foundational throughout. The two have cared deeply for each other and found joy in supporting their unique passions. A winter engagement was framed by the Nativity season. The refrain of joy, of musical bliss, and divine Love is a common thread throughout. In many ways, Joshua and Louisa did not just meet at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church – they met because of St. Spyridon Orthodox Church. As they prepare to pursue salvation through their marriage, they are excited and blessed to be surrounded by such loving friends and family. Coffee dates, theology, service, bowling, movie nights, crafts, cooking, and a house that will never feel empty are on the horizon, but for now they thank you all for being with them in this present moment at the holy place where they found both God and each other.