Book of Needs of the Holy Orthodox Church

by Russkaia pravoslavnaia tserkov

And the bridegroom answereth, saying, I have, reverend father.

The priest again, Thou hast not vowed thyself to another bride?

Bridegroom. I have not vowed myself, reverend father.

And straightway the priest, regarding the bride, interrogateth her, saying, Hast thou a good and unconstrained will, and a firm intention to take unto thyself this man, name, whom thou seest here before thee?

And the bride answereth, saying, I have, reverend father.

The priest again, Thou hast not vowed thyself to another man?

And the bride answereth, I have not vowed myself, reverend father.

Then the deacon saith, Bless, master.

Priest. Blessed be the kingdom....

Choir. Amen.