The Sacrament of Marriage and its Impediments
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"The Sacrament of Marriage and its Impediments" is an official document of the Orthodox Church that sets out its theological understanding of Christian marriage and the canonical obstacles that can prevent its valid celebration.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Sacrament of Marriage and Its Impediments | 1 |
| The Sacrament of Marriage and its Impediments canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Sacrament of Marriage and its Impediments Context triple: [Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church (Crete 2016), documentAdopted, The Sacrament of Marriage and its Impediments]
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A.
On Marriage
"On Marriage" is a 19th-century feminist essay that critiques the legal and social subordination of wives and argues for equal rights within marriage.
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B.
On the Priesthood
On the Priesthood is a classic theological treatise by John Chrysostom that reflects on the nature, responsibilities, and spiritual challenges of Christian ministry.
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C.
Familiaris consortio
Familiaris consortio is a 1981 apostolic exhortation by Pope John Paul II that outlines the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, the family, and their role in society and the Church.
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D.
Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family
The Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family is the concluding document of the 2015 Ordinary Synod on the Family, summarizing the bishops’ pastoral reflections and recommendations on marriage and family life in the contemporary Church.
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E.
Concerning Frequent Communion of the Immaculate Mysteries of Christ
Concerning Frequent Communion of the Immaculate Mysteries of Christ is an influential Orthodox Christian treatise that defends and promotes the practice of frequent reception of Holy Communion.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Sacrament of Marriage and its Impediments Target entity description: "The Sacrament of Marriage and its Impediments" is an official document of the Orthodox Church that sets out its theological understanding of Christian marriage and the canonical obstacles that can prevent its valid celebration.
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A.
On Marriage
"On Marriage" is a 19th-century feminist essay that critiques the legal and social subordination of wives and argues for equal rights within marriage.
-
B.
On the Priesthood
On the Priesthood is a classic theological treatise by John Chrysostom that reflects on the nature, responsibilities, and spiritual challenges of Christian ministry.
-
C.
Familiaris consortio
Familiaris consortio is a 1981 apostolic exhortation by Pope John Paul II that outlines the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage, the family, and their role in society and the Church.
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D.
Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family
The Relatio finalis of the Synod of Bishops on the Family is the concluding document of the 2015 Ordinary Synod on the Family, summarizing the bishops’ pastoral reflections and recommendations on marriage and family life in the contemporary Church.
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E.
Concerning Frequent Communion of the Immaculate Mysteries of Christ
Concerning Frequent Communion of the Immaculate Mysteries of Christ is an influential Orthodox Christian treatise that defends and promotes the practice of frequent reception of Holy Communion.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
canonical document
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ecclesiastical document ⓘ official church text ⓘ theological statement ⓘ |
| addresses |
canonical irregularities
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conditions for entering marriage ⓘ nullity of marriage ⓘ spiritual meaning of marriage ⓘ validity of marriage ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure validity of sacramental marriages
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guide faithful in preparation for marriage ⓘ preserve Orthodox teaching on marriage ⓘ |
| belongsToGenre |
doctrinal document
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magisterial teaching ⓘ |
| canonicalFocus |
marriage impediments
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obstacles to valid marriage ⓘ |
| clarifies |
canonical requirements for spouses
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church discipline on marriage ⓘ role of clergy in marriage celebration ⓘ |
| concernsInstitution |
Christian family
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Orthodox parish life ⓘ |
| concernsSacrament | Christian marriage ⓘ |
| defines |
canonical obstacles to valid celebration of marriage
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conditions for valid sacramental marriage ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
ecclesial dimension of marriage
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indissolubility of Christian marriage ⓘ sacramental character of marriage ⓘ spiritual union of spouses ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Eastern Orthodox canon law
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surface form:
Orthodox canon law
Orthodox theology ⓘ |
| hasReligiousTradition |
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
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surface form:
Eastern Orthodox Church
Eastern Orthodox Christianity ⓘ
surface form:
Orthodox Christianity
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| languageOfComposition | English ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
canon law of marriage
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pastoral norms on marriage ⓘ theology of marriage ⓘ |
| theologicalFocus |
nature of Christian marriage
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sacrament of marriage ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Orthodox bishops
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Orthodox priests ⓘ church tribunals ⓘ |
| usedFor |
canonical decisions on marriage
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pastoral guidance on marriage ⓘ teaching on Christian family life ⓘ |
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Subject: The Sacrament of Marriage and its Impediments Description of subject: "The Sacrament of Marriage and its Impediments" is an official document of the Orthodox Church that sets out its theological understanding of Christian marriage and the canonical obstacles that can prevent its valid celebration.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church (Crete 2016)
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documentAdopted
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The Sacrament of Marriage and its Impediments
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this entity surface form:
The Sacrament of Marriage and Its Impediments