An Orthodox wedding gift can commemorate the marriage while also supporting the couple's shared Christian life. The meaning of the gift matters more than its price.
Icons for the home An icon of Christ and the Theotokos, a patron saint, or a feast meaningful to the couple can become part of their home prayer space.
Crosses and devotional objects A wall cross, prayer book, lamp, or other devotional item may also be appropriate when it suits the couple's practice and home.
Should gifts match nationality? Not necessarily. Orthodox sacred art crosses cultural boundaries, although a family's Greek, Ukrainian, Serbian, Romanian, Russian, or other tradition can make a particular style personally meaningful.
The sacramental meaning of marriage is introduced in What Happens in an Orthodox Wedding?.
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