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Is it the priest or couple who administer the sacrament of holy matrimony?
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∙ 7y ago
The couple administers the sacrament . The priest witnesses and b validates the marriage.
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Who is the minister the sacrament of matrimony?
While the priest or deacon witness the matrimony, in the Western Church (i.e. Roman Catholics), the minister of the Sacrament of marriage is the couple themselves. They do so by their mutual consent. In the East however, due to the different development of the theology of matrimony, the presiding priest or bishop is the minister of the sacrament.
Who administer the celebration of matrimony?
A priest.
Who administer the sacrament of eucharist?
the priest or eucharistic minister
How is the Sacrament of Matrimony administered?
A deacon, priest or bishop.Roman Catholic AnswerIn the Catholic church the man and woman getting married administer the sacrament to each other, the priest, deacon or bishop is just the church's official witness, and confers the blessing on the marriage.
Who can administer the sacrament of Holy Orders to a priest?
The sacrament of Holy Orders can be administered to a priest by a bishop who has the authority to ordain priests within the Catholic Church.
What sacraments can a priest perform?
Priests administer the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation (confession), the Holy Eucharist, and Anointing of the Sick. They officiate at Matrimony (although it is the couple themselves who actually administer the sacrament to each other). Holy Orders is reserved to bishops only, who are the normal ministers of Confirmation as well. However, priests can serve as the ministers of Confirmation with permission of the bishop.
May a deacon administer sacrament of confirmation?
No, a deacon administers the sacrament of Baptism. Deacons can reside over a Marriage Ceremony as the official 'Witness'. This is because only two lay people can administer the sacrament of Marriage.
Who is the minister of this sacrament?
While the priest or deacon witness the matrimony, in the Western Church (i.e. Roman Catholics), the minister of the Sacrament of marriage is the couple themselves. They do so by their mutual consent. In the East however, due to the different development of the theology of matrimony, the presiding priest or bishop is the minister of the sacrament.
When would you call for a priest to administer the sacrament of anointing?
When you know the person is very sick and on the dying bed, that is the exact time when you call a priest for annointing.
Who are the ministers of sacrament of matrimony?
The ministers of Matrimony are the man and woman themselves. They "marry" each other. The priest is just the Church's official witness, and he pronounces the nuptial blessing. This is why a couple can get married, with permission, before a protestant minister, or even with no witnesses or Church permission if they are stuck on a desert island and there is no one around.
Who administrates the sacrament of Matrimony?
An ordained minister or priest only. However civil marriage can be performed by a judge, a captain, a chaplain, or a justice of the peace,
Does one conduct a ceremony or perform a ceremony?
It depends upon the ceremony. In the Christian traditions, for example, matrimony is considered to be a sacrament between the marrying parties. In that case the priest or minister would conduct the ceremony. If s/he blesses the couple, that would be performing a blessing.
