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- 10.1 Ecumenism
- 10.1.1 Ecumenical events
- 10.1.1.1 Ecumenism: Divine services and acts of blessing
- 10.1.1.2 Ecumenism: Special congregational events
- 10.1.1.3 Ecumenism: Weddings
- 10.1.1.4 Ecumenism: Holy Baptism with water
- 10.1.1.5 Ecumenism: Funerals
- 10.1.1.6 Other ecumenical events
- 10.1.1.7 Church exhibitions and conventions
- 10.1.2 Use of Church premises - for church use
- 10.2 Interreligious dialogue
- 10.2.1 Participation in divine services
- 10.2.2 Involvement of non-Christian clergy in wedding ceremonies
- 10.2.3 Interreligious dialogue: Involvement of non-Christian clergy in funerals
- 10.2.4 Participation in devotionals
- 10.2.5 Use of Church premises - other use
10.1.1.3 Ecumenism: Weddings
In divine services incorporating the dispensation of a wedding blessing, or in special wedding services, the active involvement of the clergy of another denomination is possible at the request of the partner who is not New Apostolic. Such involvement can take the form of a prayer, a greeting, or the expression of best wishes. This occurs outside of the actual act of blessing.[86]
[86] Chapter 4.6.6 Wedding service