Divorce and Remarriage

[StephenOMalley]

Good morning,

I am a divorced, white male, I was with my previous wife for 10 years. We were both raised Catholic however were married by a Justice of the Peace, not by the church.

Recently I have begun to date a woman who is Syrian Orthodox. Her faith is important to her, as it should be.

My question is would we be able to marry (would they accept my divorce status)in a Syriac Orthodox church. Would I need to convert? I am aware that divorce is a sin, but due to the different religious backgrounds - would it be possible for us to pursue a relationship together that could lead to marriage?

Any insight or informationis much appreciated.

 

[chevyontheriver]

Good morning,

I am a divorced, white male, I was with my previous wife for 10 years. We were both raised Catholic however were married by a Justice of the Peace, not by the church.

Recently I have begun to date a woman who is Syrian Orthodox. Her faith is important to her, as it should be.

My question is would we be able to marry (would they accept my divorce status)in a Syriac Orthodox church. Would I need to convert? I am aware that divorce is a sin, but due to the different religious backgrounds - would it be possible for us to pursue a relationship together that could lead to marriage?

Any insight or informationis much appreciated.

For some reason you didn't follow the rules of the Catholic Church regarding marriage. Your faith must not have been important to you then. Has anything changed with your understanding of your faith since then?

As to what the Syriac Orthodox Church would allow or not allow, you would have to find a Syriac Orthodox priest and lay it all out and ask them. Since your forum status says you are a Catholic, you might also want to lay it all out and ask a Catholic priest.

 

[Dave-W]

you would have to find a Syriac Orthodox priest and lay it all out and ask them. Since your forum status says you are a Catholic, you might also want to lay it all out and ask a Catholic priest.

I completely agree.