Russian Orthodox Wedding in Riga

Gate crashed into a wedding!

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[mzpnut]

i can't believe the girl in pink wore that to church.

[wsaiho]

Well, at least she covered her head. :)

[kantharalak]

the orthodox faith is soo beautiful.

[tkaminsk]

When it comes to headcoverings it is optional in the Ukranian Orthodox Church. Meaning depending upon how liberal the priest is, the teachings that he received in seminary and actually the point of view of women by said priest. The headcovering is an outward sign of our faith signifying the pure heart, mind, body and soul. The headcovering is for those whom are married or chaste. It is not required for tourists nor is it required to recieve the Eucharist either. It is an outward sign of faith.

[AZYRIELLAVESTA]

uh wth is the bride maid wearing

[jeanserge21]

Actually, if you read Saint Paul, confirmed by the Saint John Chrysostomus and Saint Paulinus of Nola, you see that headcovering for women wwith a veil is mandatory for spiritual reason (a question a angels).In traditional orthodox area, it is still observd but actually the orthodoxy that I could observe in the US and Western Europe is everything but traditional.

[jeanserge21]

Normally, the Orthodox worship is made standing and not sitting down. That's why you should not find many pews or seats excepted for old people, pregnant women and so on. However, in some westernized places, there are pews : it is the case in Greece or in Greek churches in the US

[tkaminsk]

at times lol

[jeanserge21]

How decadent!

[adambomb30]

That bride's maid is dressed like a hoochie! HAHA

[katyawinslett]

No, most people don't sit down during the ceremony, unless they're small kids/old/sick/pregnant etc...and yeah, that pink dress is disgusting IMHO

[hevidt]

in russian orthodox churches we do not sit. however, we do have benches on the side for elderly people that cannot stand for a long time. our masses are very long. standing and kneeling is an ancient tradition.

yes, i must agree with you, the pink dress is not exactly the proper attire to wear for this occasion.

[Aryomaru]

Don"t mind the dress banduraplayer:) Ignore it! It really is a solemn occasion!!God help you in your search for orthodoxy:)

[banduraplayer]

Forgive my ignorance on this subject but do the congregation in Orthodox churches not sit down? I notice they are following the bridal procession then standing to watch the ceremony. I'm afraid that would make my attendance very short!

What a shame about that dreadful pink dress; more suitable for a nightclub than such a solemn occasion, but I suppose that's just my woman's point of view!

I'm very interested in the Orthodox faith; I shall have to find out more.

[pqbuckles]

The short answer is they're singing the liturgy for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Unlike contemporary American Protestant practice, the music is pretty much dictated by the liturgy. You definitely would not see someone getting up to do a solo of some pop love ballad. If you're interested in more specific information I can try to give you some detail.

[maskararj]

It has the same basics as Catholicism, it's just not '' Official '' as Catholic that stands up for the Vatican.

[Yodasstuff]

What is the choir singing? It's beautiful.

[cossack207]

well said!

[cega2]

I am coptic orthodox and i wont say it's a requirement to cover ones head, but it is done out of respect for the place in which you stand, but when we enter the alter to have communion, then it is a requirement to cover our heads.

I dont know what you mean when you say that Ethiopians dont cover their heads.we have some Ethiopians that attend our church, and not only do they cover their heads, they wear this white robe kind of thing that covers both their heads and their clothes

[antiderivativeman]

Actually, theologically, the difference between the Catholic and Orthodox church is pretty big. The biggest, not many may know this, is probably the view of hell. In fact, in our eyes, Catholics and Protestants are not very different because they have the same view of God and hell. They are both Western, their style in everything is Western, and it would take me too long to explain everything.

[handmiadenofgod]

The sound quiality isnt that great, which is to bad, ive never seen an othodox wedding (except once when i was 4) even though ive been orthodox my entire life!!

[pqbuckles]

Of course, I most wholeheartedly agree that it was once the same. But that does not mean it is the same now. The Roman Empire once contained present day Germany, Italy, Armenia, Syria, Bulgaria, etc. But that does not mean one can now say "Rome is just another word for Germany." Modern Orthodoxy and modern Roman Catholicism are light years apart theologically. May God grant that the time comes when they are once again in communion. But until that time it is incorrect to say they are the same.

[Deathowl1990]

but it WAS once the same

[pqbuckles]

I beg to differ. The Roman Catholic church left Orthodoxy in 1050 A.D. in what is known as the Great Schism. Orthodoxy has nothing whatever to do with Catholicism.

As to head covering, the practice varies widely from place to place.

[Deathowl1990]

ummmm....hmmm um......orthodox is just word for russian catholic

not rome catholic

you are thinking about muslims....

[Maks901]

Vierotchka: Unfortunately you are wrong. I'm Russian and I'm proud, but the things I've seen in Russia nowadays make me want to cry: Corruption, killing, and much much worse... But knowing the things with which the great Russian culture is filled with, makes my day! I especially love Russian literature!