Why the Orthodox Wear Wedding Rings on the Right Hand
May 26, 2020
When an Orthodox couple gets married, you may notice that they often wear their wedding rings on their right hand, not the left as most
On this blog, I write about several topics, like Orthodox Christian wedding traditions, wedding accessories in the Orthodox Church, and wedding planning tips for brides.
When an Orthodox couple gets married, you may notice that they often wear their wedding rings on their right hand, not the left as most
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