A suspended Orthodox priest is still a priest, however, he is not allowed to perform any of the functions of a priest while he is under suspension. So he cannot solemnize a marriage if he has been suspended.
If he has been defrocked, this is much more serious, and means that he is no longer a priest. If you are in doubt about whether he is suspended or defrocked, you should contact his bishop or the Archdiocese office to confirm his status.
In the United States you would be married when you obtain a valid marriage license and solemnize the marriage before an appropriate officiant. The marriage license must be signed and returned to record the marriage.In the United States you would be married when you obtain a valid marriage license and solemnize the marriage before an appropriate officiant. The marriage license must be signed and returned to record the marriage.In the United States you would be married when you obtain a valid marriage license and solemnize the marriage before an appropriate officiant. The marriage license must be signed and returned to record the marriage.In the United States you would be married when you obtain a valid marriage license and solemnize the marriage before an appropriate officiant. The marriage license must be signed and returned to record the marriage.
Florida, South Carolina, and Maine. Only notaries from those states may perform marriages, and the marriage must be performed in their commissioned state.
Yes. This is a C&P of the California regulations:00 Persons Authorized to Solemnize MarriageAlthough marriage is a personal relation arising out of a civil, and not a religious, contract, a marriage may be solemnized by any of the following who is 18 years of age or older:(a) A priest, minister, rabbi, or authorized person of any religious denomination. A person authorized by this subdivision shall not be required to solemnize a marriage that is contrary to the tenets of his or her faith. Any refusal to solemnize a marriage under this subdivision, either by an individual or by a religious denomination, shall not affect the tax-exempt status of any entity.California does not license ministers/ pastors.
To consider marriage
Listing a marriage in a newspaper under marriage licenses typically means that the couple has obtained the legal paperwork required to get married, but it does not necessarily confirm that they have completed their marriage ceremony. To officially be considered legally married, the couple must solemnize their marriage in accordance with the laws of their jurisdiction.
Jews consider marriage sacred.
You need a valid marriage license and you need someone who can officiate as you take your vows or solemnize your marriage. You can inquire at your town or city clerk's office to find out who can perform the marriage. The types of people who are permitted to perform marriages are clergy, judges, justices of the peace, ship's captains, and many states allow one day permits for anyone to perform the marriage such as the father of the bride or mother of the groom. You must have the civil marriage license for the marriage to be legally binding.
Yes.
You get a divorse and say that, that is the reason. Have an open marriage (dysfunctional marriage), just don't do that to the kids. Before you do this, according to the 'Hite Report', a lot of married men cheat on their wives with other men, but do not consider themselves to be gay.
Marriage is a universal, not a trait.
As an attorney, I represent many persons who are enlisted in, or associated with the U.S. Armed Forces. Proxy marriage is a popular solution for many of them, especially due to the challenges of military deployment. While it is not possible to solemnize (officiate) a proxy marriage in South Carolina, nevertheless, a proxy marriage which is legally solemnized in a different state or nation, where it is legal to do so, will be legally recognized as a valid marriage under South Carolina law. So a proxy marriage, officiated correctly elsewhere, is indeed a legal marriage in South Carolina. It is very important to differentiate between: (1) whether or not it is possible to legally solemnize (officiate) a proxy marriage in a particluar jurisdiction; and (2) whether or not said jurisdiction, even if it is not possible to legally solemnize a proxy marriage there, will nevertheless recognize a proxy marriage that is legally solemnized (officiated) in a different jurisdiction in which it is legal to so so. As per the principle of commity, virtually any state or nation will recognize the legal validity of a proxy marriage which is officiated in a jurisdiction which allows for it. So a proxy marriage in Montana, Colorado, Texas, California, El Salvador, or Brazil will be legally recognized in all 50 states, in the U.K., Australia, Germany, Singapore, and just about every other nation on the planet. A review of proxy marriage companies, as well as a good explanation of the relevant law, can be found at: www.proxymarriagecenter.com Companies that I've heard good things about include: Proxy Marriage Now (www.proxymarriagenow.com), Dream Makers (www.marriageproxy.com), A Big Sky Event (www.abigskyevent.com), MPPM (www.proxymarriages.net), and Montana Proxy Marriages (www.montanaproxymarriages.com). If you do a search under "Proxy Marriage" they should all pop up in the first couple of pages. I offer my congratulations to those who are contemplating marriage!
The marriage is not "official" and thereby not recognized by the state if a marriage license is not issued and duly signed by the pastor and witnesses ... in other words, yes, it would be illegal and in the eyes of the church, could constitute "living in sin!"