In the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, marriage is a divine "Mystery of Crowning." Following our sacred tradition, the Matrimony service is performed before the Divine Liturgy (Kidase). This allows the newly crowned couple to seal their covenant by receiving the Holy Eucharist together during the Mass.Scripture: "What God has joined together, let not man separate" (Mark 10:9).Theology: St. John Chrysostom teaches that marriage reflects the sacrificial love between Christ and His Church. It is not a temporary contract but a lifelong journey toward salvation.Requirement: Couples must prepare through prayer, fasting, and spiritual counseling with their father confessor.