The Service of Holy Matrimony

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	gptkb:Christian_liturgy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	The Service of Holy Matrimony
gptkbp:includes	prayers exchange of rings exchange of vows blessing of the couple
gptkbp:language	varies by denomination
gptkbp:mayInclude	gptkb:parade gptkb:Holy_Communion hymns kiss readings from scripture wedding music wedding procession wedding recessional recessional crowning (Orthodox tradition) giving away of the bride handfasting (some traditions) nuptial blessing presentation of the couple signing of the register unity candle veiling ceremony wedding prayers wedding sermon
gptkbp:notSacramentIn	most Protestant Churches
gptkbp:officiatedBy	gptkb:priest minister
gptkbp:originatedIn	gptkb:early_Christian_Church
gptkbp:publicCeremony	true
gptkbp:purpose	solemnization of marriage
gptkbp:recognizedBy	many Christian denominations civil authorities in some countries
gptkbp:requires	consent of both parties
gptkbp:sacramentIn	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:scripture	gptkb:Ephesians_5:31-32 gptkb:Genesis_2:24 gptkb:Matthew_19:4-6
gptkbp:sometimesCalled	gptkb:event
gptkbp:sometimesFollows	engagement
gptkbp:sometimesPrecededBy	banns of marriage
gptkbp:usedIn	gptkb:Anglicanism gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church gptkb:Protestant_Churches
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:John_X_of_Antioch
gptkbp:bfsLayer	6