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Some had to stand.
[Mrs. Alice Daglas, Mr. & Mrs. Nikiforos Valaskantzis] |
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Maria never explained to anyone
why she was smiling like this.
[Koumbaroi: Antonis Sklavos & Annette Evangelatos] |
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The blessing of the rings by Rev. John Bakas
[of Saint Sophia in Los Angeles]. |
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| The rings are crossed by the koumbara. |
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Maria is paying attention to what is read
so that she knows what to do later on.
Elias leaves all these responsibilities to her. |
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The Bishop makes sure that the knot
is tied correctly and tight. |
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| The wedding wreaths are blessed. |
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| The coumbaros crosses the wreaths. |
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| Bishop Anthony blesses the wine. |
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| Elias is done. Maria's turn for a good sip! |
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| 'Isaias" dance - first round! |
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| Third round and the ceremony is over! |
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This is what Maria did when the cantor read the:
"... and the wife shall respect the husband ...". |
