Young people often postpone their weddings due to financial constraints. In this context, a priest from Botoșani in northern Romania has announced that his parish will assist young couples in organizing their weddings without significant economic burden.
“The Pacea Church in Botoșani offers free help to future brides and grooms who wish to start a family through the Holy Mystery of Marriage,” wrote Father Marian Macuc on his parochial community’s Facebook page.
The parish lends wedding dresses and groom’s suits to young couples for free and, where necessary, provides new wedding rings, decorated candles, and bridal bouquets as gifts.
“Practically, they will receive everything they need for free to no longer postpone the Holy Mystery of Marriage and to start a family,” the priest explained.
The parish wardrobe also has formal attire that can be lent to wedding guests.
The parish priest and his wife, Ana Maria Macuc, handle the details.
“To fully and beautifully do good deeds, we would be happy if other kind-hearted people joined us,” adds the priest.
There is a need for a dry cleaner in Botoșani willing to clean formal attire for free, a hair salon to style the bride’s hair for free, a photographer or videographer to capture the ceremony, and other service providers who can bring joy to the young couples on their wedding day.
“We already have several weddings organized and others scheduled for this summer, and we hope to make as many couples happy as possible,” said Father Mihai Marian Macuc.
Despite Romania’s declining birth rate, the marriage rate remains high compared to other EU member states. According to recent statistics, Romania ranks second after Hungary in this indicator.
The problem is that the age at first marriage has increased, following the trend across Europe, which delays the birth of the first child and makes the birth of a second child less likely, explained sociologist Vasile Ghețău on the Contributors.ro.
Photography courtesy of Pacea Parish
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