What is the symbols of matrimony?

Answer 1

I am guessing this question is about signs that the sacrament of matrimony has been given and received and not about symbols of matrimony in the catholic church. As in other non-catholic marriage ceremonies, there is still exchanging vows and rings, a minister of some kind, papers to sign (the legal stuff), lots of people, a white dress etc etc etc. Unless you are involved in the ceremony, be that as a witness or a member of the wedding party, its hard to find signs of the sacrament of matrimony. The Sacrament of Matrimony is different to other sacraments in that the priest doesn't administer the sacrament himself; the couple gives the sacrament to each other and the priest is the chief witness to this. The sacrament then is personal, and although there are symbols used within the ceremony (as listed above and yes many are used in a non-catholic ceremonies aswell), the sacrament itself is in the expression of love, how two people give themselves to another wholeheartedly, body, soul and mind in the presence of God and all gathered. Signs of the sacrament are definitely evident in words expressed, actions made, the flow of the ceremony, even expressions on the faces of the people in the Church. Not really a sign but one symbol widely used in a catholic ceremony is a Marriage or Unity candle - lit from family candles. The bride and groom light the marriage candle together from their family candles symbolising two families and two lives becoming one; sharing a new beginning together as one. Some diocese don't like these ceremonies to be within a nuptial mass, but most diocese do see the value in this symbolism for both the couple and witnesses to the ceremony.

Answer 2

Sacred Scripture begins with the creation of man and woman in the image and likeness of God and concludes with a vision of "the wedding-feast of the Lamb." Scripture speaks throughout of marriage and its "mystery," its institution and the meaning God has given it, its origin and its end, its various realizations throughout the history of salvation, the difficulties arising from sin and its renewal "in the Lord" in the New Covenant of Christ and the Church.

Answer 3

The symbols of Matrimony is that the entire Christian life bears the mark of the spousal love of Christ and the Church. Already Baptism, the entry into the People of God, is a nuptial mystery; it is so to speak the nuptial bath. which precedes the wedding feast, the Eucharist. Christian marriage in its turn becomes an efficacious sign, the sacrament of the covenant of Christ and the Church. Since it signifies and communicates grace, marriage between baptized persons is a true sacrament of the New Covenant..

Answer 4

Matrimony is a part of the sacraments of "Commitment". It is when a couple commit to one another.

Rings

Answer 5

One of the symbols of matrimony is two connected rings.

Answer 6

It is the wedding rings.