MARRIAGE AS
UNITY AND EDUCATION
An important quote in the Orthodox Matrimonial Service captures the aspects of unity and education in only a few words:
Unite them in one mind and one flesh, and grant unto them fair children for education in thy faith and fear.
Listening carefully to that quote, one will see two distinct ideas. The first idea has to do with the union of husband and wife: “Unite them in one mind and one flesh.” The second idea has to do with children and education: “Grant unto them fair children for education in thy faith and fear.” READ MORE
