The phrase
"sacramental marriage" refers to a wedding ceremony that is considered sacred or holy in certain religious traditions, particularly in Christianity. It is a marriage that is consecrated and believed to be blessed by God, with the couple committing to a lifelong partnership in the presence of God and their faith community. It often involves specific rituals and vows that are recognized as spiritually significant.
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Sentences with «sacramental marriage»
- Hence he can, for example, be of the opinion that the Church could give up the indissolubility of sacramental marriage just as well as the ecclesial form of contracting a marriage, or that she could change the very principles of sexual morality because formerly she took a different authoritative, though not definitive, view of their application, which will perhaps have to be revised. (religion-online.org)
- We surmised that «the rules» in these matters must only apply to sacramental marriages in the Church, entered into by Catholics. (firstthings.com)
- I want to insist, however, that when we are dealing with a valid sacramental marriage, in no way is it possible to dissolve that matrimonial bond: neither the pope nor any other bishop has the authority to do so, because this reality is not their concern but, rather, belongs to God. (firstthings.com)
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