A Topic of Moral Theology
The Liturgical Form, Time and Place of Marriage
The rite of celebration, the nuptial blessing, the form for mixed marriages, the time and place of the wedding.
The works themselves ask 121 questions under this heading — see them together with their answers.
Within this topic
Also asked about as…
getting married outside a church · nuptial blessing · nuptial mass · wedding ceremony · wedding in lent · wedding rite (ed.)
In the index as Marriage · Mixed marriage · Matrimony · Blessing · Nuptial blessing · Pastor · Domicile · Proclamations to be premised before matrimony · Adoption or legal relationship · Celebration of matrimony · Ceremonies · Liturgical prescriptions · Revelation of matrimonial impediments · Vagrants · Valid and licit assistance at matrimony · Celebration of marriage · Days · Historical matters of Matrimony · IMPEDIMENTS of matrimony · Nuptials · Ordinary · Pilgrim · Sacramental rites · The point or danger of death
In the manuals
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A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries
Vol. II, Bk. IX, Ch. VI, Matter, and Form of Matrimony, n. 3 — Marriage is a sacrament of the living, and should be received in the state of grace. The priest should endeavour - to get the parties to go to confession and Communion when they are married, so that they may enter on the… Read in context →
Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VIII, Diss. II, Pt. II, Insofar as It Is a Sacrament, Particularly, Sect. II, Chapter II. On the Liturgical Form, n. ¶1 — The liturgical form is constituted both by the rite of celebration and by the rite of blessing, or the solemn blessing of nuptials, as it is called. Hence:Read in context →
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VIII, Diss. II, Pt. II, Insofar as It Is a Sacrament, Particularly, Sect. II, Chapter III. On the Time and Place of the Celebration of Marriage, nn. 747 & 748 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Compendium of Moral Theology of Fr. John Peter Gury, S.J., with the Notes of Antonio Ballerini, S.J.
Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Ch. V, Article I. On the Minister, n. 770 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels
Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. VIII, Title IV: On Marriage of Conscience, nn. 803 & 804 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. VIII, Title V: The Time and Place of Marriage, nn. 805, 806 & 807 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manuale Theologiae Moralis
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Chapter VIII. On the Form of the Celebration of Matrimony, nn. ¶104 & 753 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. VIII, Article II. What Is Required for the Valid and Licit External Celebration of Matrimony, n. ¶106 — Two cases must be distinguished: 1. the ordinary celebration of matrimony; 2. the extraordinary celebration of matrimony, and indeed a) when danger of death is imminent, or b) in places where a priest cannot be had.Read in context →
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. VIII, Art. II, § 1. The Valid and Licit Ordinary Celebration of Matrimony, nn. 756 & 757–772 (17 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. VIII, Art. II, § 2. The Valid and Licit Extraordinary Celebration of Matrimony, nn. ¶107, 773, 774 & 775 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Chapter V: On The Celebration Of Matrimony, n. ¶2056 — 2056. There are two things which pertain most proximately to the celebration of matrimony, namely: proclamations are to be premised, and the Tridentine form is to be observed. - We shall treat each separately.Read in context →
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. V, Article I: On The Proclamations To Be Sent Before Matrimony, n. ¶1 — We shall treat 1. of the precept and form of proclamations; 2. of dispensation from making them; 3. of the revelation of impediments.Read in context →
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. V, Art. I, § 1. On The Precept And Form Of Proclamations, nn. ¶1, ¶2057, ¶2058, ¶2059, ¶2060 & ¶2061 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. V, Art. I, § 2. On Dispensation From Proclamations, nn. ¶1, ¶2062, ¶2063 & ¶2064 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. V, Art. I, § 3. On The Revelation Of Impediments, nn. ¶1, ¶2065, ¶2066 & ¶2067 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. V, Article II: On The Tridentine Form To Be Observed, n. ¶1 — Here it comes to be said: 1. of the necessity of the Tridentine form; 2. of the requisites for the Tridentine form; 3. of the rite to be observed in the celebration of matrimony.Read in context →
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. V, Art. II, § 1. On The Necessity Of The Tridentine Form, nn. ¶2068, ¶2069, ¶2070, ¶2071 & ¶2072 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. V, Art. II, § 2. On The Requisites For The Tridentine Form, nn. ¶1, ¶2073, ¶2074, ¶2075, ¶2076 & ¶2077 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. V, Art. II, § 3. On The Rite Of Celebrating Matrimony, nn. ¶2078, ¶2079 & ¶2080 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pastoral Questions
Ch. VII, Article V: Liturgical Prescriptions, nn. 231, ¶6716, ¶6717, 232, ¶6719, ¶6720, ¶6721, ¶6722, ¶6723, ¶6724, ¶6725, ¶6726, ¶6727, ¶6728, ¶6729, ¶6730, 233, ¶6732 & ¶6733 (19 passages — hover a number to read it)
Summa Theologiae Moralis
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Matrimony, Second Part: On the Celebration of Matrimony, n. 829 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Matrimony, Second Part: On the Celebr…, Question Three: On the Form or Rite of the Celebration of Matrimony, n. 852 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)
Treatise on Christian Marriage
Palmieri, On Christian Marriage, Appendix: Conspectus of th…, From the Decretal Letter o…, A.D. 384, n. ¶974 — Espousals also were sanctified by priestly blessing, which the faithful judged it impious to violate. Although these things are said concerning espousals, nevertheless mediately they show the persuasion of the faithful c… Read in context →
Palmieri, On Christian Marriage, Appendix: Conspectus of th…, From the Council of Pavia, A.D. 850, n. ¶1491 — Canon X. But concerning abductors, following the statutes of the ancient Fathers, we judge that this is to be held: that if they abducted those who, together with the betrothed man, have been initiated by the priestly bl… Read in context →
The Casuist: A Collection of Cases in Moral and Pastoral Theology
Vol. I, Case XXXIX: A Mixed Marriage in a Town Where the “Tametsi” Is in Force, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)
Vol. I, Case LXVII: Marriage by Priest Without Banns and Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Case XX: A Marriage Case Under the New Decree, nn. ¶1–¶36 (36 passages)
Vol. II, Case XXVII: “Ne Temere” and Catholics of the Oriental Rite, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Case XXVIII: Marriages Between Latin and Oriental Catholics, or of Catholics with Schismatics (Protestants), nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Case XXIX: Practical Marriage Cases Under the New Decree, nn. ¶1–¶27 (27 passages)
Vol. II, Case XXX: Mixed Marriages Under the New Decree, nn. ¶1–¶40 (40 passages)
Vol. II, Case XXXII: Marriage in Danger of Death, nn. ¶1–¶23 (23 passages)
Vol. II, Case XXXIII: Marriage in Cases of Emergency, nn. ¶1–¶17 (17 passages)
Vol. II, Case LXXIV: The Impediment of Clandestinity, nn. ¶1–¶36 (36 passages)
Vol. III, Case I: Some Points Regarding the New Marriage Legislation, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)
Vol. III, Case XI: Delegation Regarding Marriages, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. IV, Case XIX: A Pastor’s Jurisdiction Regarding Marriage, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)
Vol. IV, Case LVIII: Delegation for the Proper Pastor of Those About to Be Married, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. V, Case XCV: A Case of the Decree “Ne Temere”, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. V, Case XCVI: Marriage Before Two Witnesses, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Catechism of the Council of Trent (The Roman Catechism)
Pt. II, The Sacrament of Matrimony, nn. ¶59 & ¶60 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
The 1917 Code of Canon Law
Tit. VII, Chapter VI: Of the Form of the Celebration of Marriage, cann. 1094, 1095, 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102 & 1103 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)
Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. III, Book Fourth. On the Euchar…, Chapter Second. On the Euc…, Question VII. On the rite of celebration., nn. ¶1, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213 & 214 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Book Eight. On Matrimony., Question Eight. On the For…, Article One. On the Time of Celebration., n. 653 — 653. Declaration. 1. Matrimony can be contracted at any time of the year. But there is a certain determined time in which the solemn blessing of nuptials is forbidden; this is called the ferial or closed time. 2. The clo… Read in context →
Vol. III, Book Eight. On Matrimony., Question Eight. On the For…, Article Two. On the Place of Celebration., n. 654 — 654. Declaration. 1. Matrimony between Catholics ought to be celebrated in the parish church with the sacred rite prescribed by the Church; it can be celebrated in another church or in an oratory, whether public or semi-… Read in context →
Vol. III, Book Eight. On Matrimony., Question Eight. On the For…, Article Five. On the Matrimonial Rite., n. 657 — 657. Declaration. The matrimonial rite comprises two things: a. the copulation; b. the nuptial blessing. The matrimonial rite which is contained in the Roman Ritual is not preceptive; therefore laudable provincial custom… Read in context →
Cases of Conscience, Proposed by Cardinal de Lugo, by Fr. Beniamino Elbel, by Fr. Ioannes Petrus Gury and by Other Authors, and Resolved (Casus conscientiae)
119. Rite of the Celebration of Mass, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 (57 passages — hover a number to read it)
Compendium of Moral Theology
Vol. II, Tr. XVIII, Ch. V, Article I. On the Minister of the Sacrament of Marriage, nn. 864, Q. 2 & 864, Q. 4 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Tr. XVIII, Chapter VII. On the Celebration of Marriage, nn. 900, 901, 902, 902, Q. 2, 903, 903, Q. 1, 903, Q. 2, 903, Q. 3, 903, Q. 4, 904, 905, 906, 906, Q. 2, 906, Q. 3, 906, Q. 4, 906, Q. 5, 906, Q. 6, 906, Q. 7, 906, Q. 8, 906, Q. 9, 906, Q. 10, 906, Q. 11, 907, 908, 909, 909, Q. 2, 909, Q. 3, 909, Q. 4, 909, Q. 5, 909, Q. 6, 909, Q. 7, 909, Q. 8, 909, Q. 9, 909, Q. 10, 909, Q. 11, 909, 910, 911, 911, Q. 2, 911, Q. 3, 911, Q. 4, 911, Q. 5, 911, Q. 6, 911, Q. 7, 911, Q. 8, 911, Q. 9, 911, Q. 10, 911, Q. 11, 911, Q. 12, 911, Q. 13, 911, Q. 14, 911, Q. 15, 911, Q. 16, 911, Q. 17, 911, 912, 913, 913, Q. 2, 913, Q. 3, 913, Q. 4, 913, Q. 5, 913, Q. 6, 913, Q. 7, 913, Q. 8, 913, Q. 9, 913, Q. 10, 914, 915, 915, Q. 2, 915, Q. 3, 915, Q. 4, 915, Q. 5, 915, Q. 6, 915, Q. 7, 915, Q. 8, 915, Q. 9, 915, Q. 10, 916, 917, 917, Q. 2, 917, Q. 3, 917, Q. 4, 917, Q. 5, 917, Q. 6, 917, Q. 7, 917, Q. 8, 917, Q. 9, 917, Q. 10, 917, 918 & 918, Q. 2 (91 passages — hover a number to read it)
Moral Enchiridion, Comprising Select Decrees and Definitions of the Holy See, of Ecumenical Councils and of the Sacred Roman Congregations (Enchiridion Morale), Fourth Edition
Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On Matrimony, nn. 976 & 1016 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Moral Enchiridion, and Supplement to the Compendium of Moral Theology of Gury-Ballerini (Enchiridion Morale)
Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On Matrimony, nn. ¶65–¶79 (15 passages)
Treated under the broader heading Matrimony — McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology · Bucceroni, Institutions of Moral Theology · Tanquerey · Koch–Preuss · Vermeersch, What Is Marriage? · Vermeersch, On Chastity · Konings, Theologia Moralis · Slater, Cases II · Spirago · Deshon, Guide — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)