Eastern Orthodox
There are no vows during the Crowning (wedding ceremony) of the Orthodox Church. However, the priest asks first the groom then the bride:
- Priest: Hast thou, , a good, free, and unconstrained will and a firm intention to take unto thyself to wife (husband) this woman (man), , whom thou seest here before thee?
- Groom (Bride): I have, reverend Father.
- Priest: Thou hast not promised thyself to any other bride (man)?
- Groom (Bride): I have not promised myself, reverend Father.
It should be noted that in the Byzantine Rite, the rings are not exchanged during the wedding ceremony itself, but rather at the Betrothal. In current practice, however, the Betrothal is usually celebrated immediately before the Crowning.
Read more about this topic: Marriage Vows
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