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What are the different procedures to get married under Christian Law?

Last updated on May 12, 2022

The marriage procedure differs according to the person performing the marriage. The law does not give details of the procedure in cases where the marriage is conducted as per the rules of a particular denomination of the Church. However, when the marriage is performed by an official appointed by the Act, like a Marriage Registrar or a certified Minister of Religion, it will be performed according to the Christian Marriage law, with the relevant procedure. 

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