A young couple asks their parents for a blessing and they kneel down. One of the parents says: "I bless you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit" or "I bless you and let God bless you". Then each of the parents makes the sign of the cross with his/her hand and kisses their children on the forehead. One of the parents keeps a cross or a picture of Jesus in his/her hand and gives it to the bride and groom to kiss it. Also grandfathers, godfathers and other relatives usually participate in the above celebration. |