The Order of Holy Matrimony
Translated from the Book of Needs
(Author) Holy Trinity MonasteryA translation that uses traditional English of the marriage service as celebrated in the Orthodox Church. This consists of three parts: the betrothal, the crowning, and the removal of the crowns. This booklet has the texts for all the participants: priest, deacon, and chanter. It will also allow wedding guests who are unfamiliar with the service to follow it and will be particularly helpful when the service is celebrated in a language other than English. It does not contain any musical settings for the sung parts of the service.
Holy Trinity Monastery
Holy Trinity Monastery is a Russian Orthodox monastery known for their influential translation of the Philokalia, a collection of spiritual writings from the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Their literary style is characterized by a deep reverence for the teachings of the Church Fathers and a commitment to preserving the wisdom of the Christian tradition.