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In the United States of America one is called a Celebrant at a wedding when they perform a religious or secular ceremony such as a marriage, funeral, Bar Mitzvah, and more.

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What is the non religious term for a wedding priest?

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How many priests can celebrate a roman catholic mass at one time must there be one main celebrant and the rest concelebrants?

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What is another name for an officiant of a wedding ceremony?

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Shirley Duke has: Played Guerilla Woman in "Sleeping Dogs" in 1977. Played Concert Guest in "The End of the Golden Weather" in 1991. Played Celebrant in "Shortland Street" in 1992. Played Wedding Guest in "The Hand That Binds" in 2011. Played Celebrant in "The Blue Rose" in 2013.


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