The Greek word for the Sponsor in Marriage is "paranymphos" and is both
masculine and feminine. In other words, the Sponsor, the person whose functions
it is in the ceremony to exchange the rings and/or the crowns, may be a man or a
woman. The Sponsor must, however, be of the Orthodox faith, free of any
impediment as regards Church law, and a practicing member of the Church. This is why at least ONE sponsor needs to be Orthodox. Other members of the bridal party are not required to be of the
Orthodox faith.
Fr. Patapios
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