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Rituals & Symbols of the Roman Catholic Marriage Ceremony
Marriage in Roman Catholicism is also called Matrimony. Over the years, the marriage ceremony has been the base of superstitions and the changing customs. Many catholic weddings are conducted within the context of catholic mass. Other than Christian denominations and the faith communities, there are many elements present in the marriage ceremony of Roman Catholicism; such as the procession, the recession, the music, the flowers and many other decorations. There are many symbols used in Roman Catholic denomination Marriage ceremony as well.
Some of the most common symbols that are used in Roman Catholic Marriage ceremonies are the candles, the ring, the veil and the cord. The candle is the symbol of love between the couples. The ring signifies eternal peace and holiness. The veil represents the strength of the groom and the protection that he offers to his bride. The cord unites the two souls into one and signifies the binding of love and sharing of love between the couples. Along with the candle ceremony, the marriage ceremony would be incomplete without the rose ceremony and the wine ceremony.
The couples vow to each other which symbolizes a promise between one another to love each other in all phases of life whatever the circumstances be. The bride and the groom assemble at the foot of the altar and the priest gives a reflection about the Christian marriage to the couple. The marriage has to be contracted by a local bishop or a parish priest. Marriage between Catholics and non-Catholics are not allowed by the Catholic Church.
Some of the most common symbols that are used in Roman Catholic Marriage ceremonies are the candles, the ring, the veil and the cord. The candle is the symbol of love between the couples. The ring signifies eternal peace and holiness. The veil represents the strength of the groom and the protection that he offers to his bride. The cord unites the two souls into one and signifies the binding of love and sharing of love between the couples. Along with the candle ceremony, the marriage ceremony would be incomplete without the rose ceremony and the wine ceremony.
The couples vow to each other which symbolizes a promise between one another to love each other in all phases of life whatever the circumstances be. The bride and the groom assemble at the foot of the altar and the priest gives a reflection about the Christian marriage to the couple. The marriage has to be contracted by a local bishop or a parish priest. Marriage between Catholics and non-Catholics are not allowed by the Catholic Church.