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okasha

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16. In my diocese,

Reply to MADem (Reply #8)

Sat Jul 4, 2015, 12:15 AM

Jul 2015

at least one of the couple had to be Episcopalian.

The Anglican/ Episcopal Church considers itself one of three Catholic Churches, the other two being the Roman Catholic and Orthodox. It's quite possible that the bride whose wedding you attended was allowed to marry in an Episcopal Church where a Baptist might not have been, precisely because RCC sacraments are fully recognized by Piskies.

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K&R! hrmjustin Jun 2015 #1

The Episcopalians aren't stupid--it's a moneymaker for them. MADem Jul 2015 #2

Episcopal churches do not marry "church shoppers," okasha Jul 2015 #3

Yes, they do. I will provide you with proof because it would be rude not MADem Jul 2015 #4

That's changed since I left tbe Church, then. okasha Jul 2015 #5

I think it has been this way for quite a while. I attended a wedding of MADem Jul 2015 #6

In my parish one party has to be a member. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #7

Looks like your parish is the exception rather than the rule. MADem Jul 2015 #8

In the diocese of NY the diocese pushes 6 months of counciling. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #9

If they mandate that, it could cut down on the numbers, but I don't think MADem Jul 2015 #10

Personally i think renting a church out is wrong. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #11

I don't. I think it's a welcoming gesture. MADem Jul 2015 #12

They should do the 6 month counciling thing. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #13

I think it depends on the couple. Are we talking two nineteen year olds, or MADem Jul 2015 #14

In my parish every couple goes through it but you make a good point. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #15

In my diocese, okasha Jul 2015 #16

The rules say "baptized" Christian. It looks like those are national rules, so MADem Jul 2015 #17

That is evidently the current rule. okasha Jul 2015 #18