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IN BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCHES THERE IS A WEDDING
CEREMONY WHEREBY THE PRIEST PLACES A CROWN ON THE
HEADS OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM. THE CROWN SYMBOLIZES
THAT THE MAN IS KING OF HIS FAMILY AND THE BRIDE
HIS QUEEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HAMTRAMCK
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Headdress |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN