I want to convert to orthodoxy, my husband and i got married in the city hall only and not in the church, and he doesnt want to get married in the church. Is our marriage still recognized by God?
2006-08-04 09:11:04 · 63 answers · asked by obsession0524 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i think so .you still made those vows .god is everywhere he was there as well as if you had been in a church.so long as you both were serious when you said your vows then i truely think so
2006-08-04 09:17:07 · answer #1 · answered by sherr_ma_destiny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
If it is legal then it is a marriage - not so much where. We got married outdoors but that is where God is too ( He was at your service too ).
If you are concerned about Roman Catholic rules - take into consideration if the church or God is requiring you to do certain things. If it is the church you are worried about just consider if you are ok in God's eyes, which I think you are. But if you want to practice Catholicism you may need to adhere to church practices.
If you want to do more you can... but the most important part is to invite God into your home and marriage each day - then he is certainly in it!
I am not sure what you mean by orthodoxy otherwise- maybe an organized church? That would be a blessing to you and your marriage.
2006-08-04 09:18:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about converting to Orthodxing Jewish or Christian? In orthodoxy Christiananity, the answer is no, unless you have your vows 'blessed by the priest' in a very simple and quick ceremony' and its really sort of fun and prety, too; like getting married all over again. It might also depends on why you got married in the civil ceremony, if it was to run, or lie or hide from the law, then no, absolutly not, the church wont recognize it and they will want to new, real ceramony; if it was due to lack of funds, or he leaving for Military Service, or illness, or many other reasons, yes they honro it but still wish you to be 'blessed by the Church' and its still nice to do that, but dont expect any gifts, just a small nice lunchonette/recpetion cofee thing-ey after.
2006-08-04 09:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by tally m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is!....Marriage are vows to each other. God ordains any loving union. Remember he holds sacred the family. Your married by the law of the land...which he tells you to obey. Now if the church says you must get married in the church then....they are probably talking about a blessing. You already said the vows to one another. Also if your entering into the orthodoxy....I would just sit down and talk with the priest about this. It will ease your mind and beliefs.
2006-08-04 09:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by m0mmatcat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is. I was married 13 years ago in a yard at the hall were we had our reception. I was just baptized may 1 2005 but I believe that god still recognizes your marriage. I am planning on getting married in church next year though because thats what I want since I accepted Jesus as my savior last year.
2006-08-04 09:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by mikal6059 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your marriage is only a civil marriage. If you want a religious marriage that is recognized by God/considered a sacrament, you will have to get married in the church. You should talk to your husband about how important this is to you; maybe if he realizes this is part of your conversion process he'lll change his mind. Good luck!
2006-08-04 09:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by apropos2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly... this is just my opinion because i truly don't know for real, but I think it is.. because "church" is just the 4 walls.. We are the church, so as long as there was a vow, and a confession to eachother..I think it is recognized by God. That I know of, the bible doesn't mention anything about having to be married inside the church. Good question though!!
2006-08-04 09:17:13 · answer #7 · answered by MELLO26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whichever religion you are part of, you have to follow their rulings on marriage.
If you are Orthodox, you have to marry in the Orthodox church, otherwise the Church cannot recognize it. Civil ceremonies merely have to deal with manmade law, religious law is seen as entirely different.
So no, officially your marriage is not recognized in the Church. But believe that God will know your intentions.
2006-08-04 09:17:44 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got married in church and I still don't think God recognized it because we were separated three months later. lol. But seriously, I think that God recognizes all marriage. What's important, though, is that people recognize and respect it.
2006-08-04 09:17:19 · answer #9 · answered by beattyb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately in the eyes of most churches, NO it is not. You would have to do another ceremony under the watchful eyes of God in order for it to be. Of course, it would seem logical to the lay man that the watchful eyes would have been watching you at City hall, however it just can't be that easy... :-)
Sounds like a good anniversay idea!!!
2006-08-04 09:16:59 · answer #10 · answered by brain~fried 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a church or a minister to get married, all you need is a justice of the peace, and a marriage license from the court house, you don't have to have a religion to be married.
2006-08-04 11:10:45 · answer #11 · answered by g-day mate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋