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===Marriage===
Priests and Priestesses are authorized to wed couples in the eyes of the Faith. Minjian marriage customs, never fully codified, has adopted elements of the Roman Catholic wedding ceremony. While arranged marriage is not condoned by the Faith, Minjian have historically practiced it, and a small minority still do. The Faith has not taken a stance on same-sex marriage, despite much debate, although the vast majority of Minjian clergy will perform a same-sex wedding ceremony. The couple is asked to spend the night before the wedding together at the Temple, contemplating the Faith. Wedding ceremonies are conducted by a Priest or Priestess, with the friends and family in attendance. The presiding clergy member will recite passages from <u>Dialogues</u>. Aspects of a wedding ceremony include the ceremonial release of two birds, the exchange of flowers, the scattering of ashes, and a ceremonial kiss. 
[[File:MinjianCelebration.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Minjian clergy at the celebration for Gaolin's Day.]]