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The Celebrant then addresses the congregation, saying

Will you who have witnessed these promises do all in your power to uphold these two persons in their marriage?

PeopleWe will.

If a ring or rings are to be blessed, the wife extends her hand (and the husband extends his hand) toward the Priest, who says

Bless, O Lord, this ring to be a sign of the vows by which this man and this woman have bound themselves to each other; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

The Celebrant joins the right hands of the husband and wife and says

Those whom God has joined together let no one put asunder.

The Congregation respondsAmen.

The service continues with The Prayers on page 428.

434Blessing of a Marriage