FAQs

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Will there be any Armenian traditions?

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No. Maxim and Megan are part of the St. Mary & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church in Fort Mill, SC. In order to accommodate the guest list, the St. Sarkis Armenian Church was kind enough to rent out their sanctuary. There will, however, be Coptic Orthodox traditions. If you are unfamiliar, you can YouTube Coptic Orthodox Wedding Ceremony, if you would like to get an idea of what the ceremony will be like. There will also be information provided during the ceremony.

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What is Coptic Orthodox?

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Coptic Orthodox is a Christian religion. The word "Coptic" comes from a Greek word meaning "Egyptian," and describes a person from Egypt. Coptic Christianity began in Egypt about 55 A.D., making it one of the five oldest Christian churches in the world.

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How long is a Coptic Orthodox wedding ceremony?

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Typically around 1 hour to 1.5 hours. If you’re wondering how long a typical Coptic Orthodox wedding is, here’s an outline: -Matrimonial prayers & hymns -Readings from the Bible -Exchange of Rings -Anointing with Holy Oil -The Blessing of the Crowns -Priest Admonition -End of service