Exchange of RingsDuring the Betrothal, the rings are blessed over the heads of the bride and groom three times, after which they are placed on the fourth finger of the right hand. The Koumbaro then exchanges the rings three times, taking the bride's ring and placing it on the groom's finger and vice-versa. The rings, of course, are the symbol of betrothal from the most ancient times. The exchange signifies that in married life the weakness of the one partner will be compensated for by the strength of the other, the imperfections of one by the perfections of the other. By themselves, the newly betrothed are incomplete; together they are made perfect. Thus the exchange of rings gives expression to the fact that the spouses in marriage will constantly be complementing each other. Each will be enriched by the union. The Betrothal ends with a prayer that the Lord might make their betrothal strong in faith, truth and love, and make them of one mind; and that He would grant them His heavenly blessings.