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Priest Performs Kanyadaan, Defying Religious Lines
16 Apr
Summary
- A Christian priest performed kanyadaan, a Hindu ritual, for a bride.
- The priest had raised the bride like his own daughter from childhood.
- The wedding ceremony blended Hindu customs with Christian officiation.
A heartwarming wedding in Kottayam, Kerala, has captured widespread attention for its powerful display of religious harmony and compassion. Father Roy Mathew, a Christian priest, performed the sacred Hindu ritual of 'kanyadaan' for a bride he had raised from childhood.
Parvathy, who lost her mother at a young age, grew up at the Bethlehem Ashram orphanage. Father Roy Mathew, a key figure in her life, became a father figure and later helped find her a suitable match. The wedding, conducted according to Hindu customs, saw Father Roy Mathew fulfilling the traditional father's role during the kanyadaan ceremony.
This extraordinary gesture has been lauded as a rare example of unity, where faith fostered connection rather than division. Father Roy Mathew described the experience as one of the most fulfilling moments of his priestly life, highlighting the deep personal bond shared with Parvathy.
