Accomplices in adultery may not marry each other.
Persons in the military service may not conclude marriage without the consent of the higher military authority.
Priests.—A priest of the Orthodox Greek Church is required to marry once, but he cannot contract a second marriage even after the death of his first wife.
Fourth Marriage.—It is contrary to the law of the land as well as the law of the church for any person to contract a fourth marriage.
Banns.—All marriages must be preceded by the publication of banns.
Foreign Marriages.—The Greek courts will not recognize the foreign marriage of Greek subjects who are baptized members of the Orthodox Greek Church unless the marriage was solemnized before a priest of that church. This is the rule, even though in the country where the marriage was concluded a civil ceremony is sufficient and obligatory.
Divorce.—Absolute divorces are granted for the following causes:
1. Adultery of either husband or wife.
2. Cruel and inhuman treatment, endangering life or health.
3. An attempt by either spouse to kill the other.