Hymns to be chanted during the marriage ceremony entrance


Having observed that some alternative hymns are being chanted during the entrance of the bride and groom into the church during the matrimony ceremony, the Holy Synod has decided that it is prohibited to do so, but rather adhere to chanting church Church hymns.

Published Date

17 June 1989

Chapter

19. Rituals

Keywords

Rites & Rituals, Marriage, Hymns

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