This section is based on the research of Rev. Fr. Charles Joanides, Ph.D., LMFT, and has been reprinted with his permission from the website www.interfaith.goarch.org

Topics on Interfaith Marriage and the Greek Orthodox Church

• The Koumbaroi (“Koumbaros” and “Koumbara”)
• Is it necessary for the “koumbaros(a)” to be Greek?
• The Church service
• The Crowning, or Stepsis
• Interfaith Marriage
• Religious Rules
• Religious Services Instructions
• Premarital Preparation
• Glossary
• Orthodox Perspective on Marriage
• A Short Summary of the Sacrament of Marriage
• When one Spouse is a Convert, and the Other is Non-Orthodox
• Gender Differences
• Pastoral Resources
• Is it necessary for the “koumbaros(a)” to be Greek?
• If I am Greek Orthodox and my fiancé is not, does he need to convert in order to get married in the Greek Church?
• When we have children, does the Godparent need to be Greek Orthodox as well?
• My fiancé is Greek and I am not.  We plan to marry in the Greek Orthodox Church, and I would like to be baptized.  There are several Greek churches in our area - how do we know which one will the right one for us?
• My fiancé is a Methodist, however, she has agreed to be converted to orthodoxy She feels strongly about getting married in her church and would like to have the vows added to the service. What is the archdiocese's position on this? And if allowed, where can the vows be fitted?

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