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Wedding Vows: Eastern Orthodox

Eastern Orthodox
Both Greek and Russian Orthodox churches have vows that are spoken silently during the ceremony. The ceremony is a long one that usually includes the Exchange of Rings. The bride and the groom exchange rings three times to symbolize the Holy Trinity. At another point in the ceremony is the crowning during which the bride and groom receive crowns on their heads. When the priest removes the crowns and says the blessing, "Be though magnified, O bridegroom," the couple is at that moment married.
Episcopalian (1)
"In the name of God, I, __________, take you, ________ to be my husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow."
 
Episcopalian (2)
"I, _________, take thee, _______, to be my wedded husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, and according to God's holy ordinance, and thereto I plight/give thee my troth."
Interfaith
"I, _____, take you, to be my wife/husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love and honor you all the days of my life."

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