WEDDING

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is a Sacrament of the Armenian Church in which a man and a woman solemnly vow before Christ, the priest and the congregation to love, respect and cherish each other for life. Their union is blessed by Christ through the Church.

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The Wedding Sacrament must be performed according to the canons of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Please schedule your wedding in advance by calling the church office (847-998-1989)

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The marrying couple are required to get a marriage license from the county of their residence, without the license the priest cannot perform the sacrament.

 

The Wedding Service

• Processional to the Front of the Chancel

• The Lord’s Prayer

• Exchange of Vows

• Blessing of the Rings

• Hymn: Aysor Yergnayink (Today The Celestials Rejoice)

• Joining of the Right Hands and Heads

• Hymn: Naya ee Mez (Look Upon Us)

• Prayer and Introit

• Processional into the Chancel

• Hymn: “Oorakh Ler” (Rejoice,O Holy Church)

• The Trisagion

• Litany of the Faithful

• Readings

• Epistle of St. Paul: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

• The Gospel according to Matthew: 19:3-9

• Blessing of the Crowns and Crowning

• Hymn: “Tak Bardzanats” (O Glorious Crown)

• Prayer of Crowning

• Hymn: “Ov Yeranelit” (O Thou Blessed of All)

• Removal of Crowns

• Blessing of the Cup of Wine

• The prayer of dismissal

• The Lords prayer

• The Recessional