Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Marriage
Marriage is a holy mystery (Mystery) - not casual dating.
† Faith at Center
Orthodox marriage: Christ at center, husband as head, wife as heart. Church attendance, fasting, prayer, raising children in Orthodox faith, spiritual life together. Parish involvement, baptism status, religious practices respected but not judged.
Family Involvement - Ethiopian Tradition
Family blessing is crucial. Mother/father/guardian involvement from introduction, not after. Family can view approved profiles, participate in introduction, receive recommendation, participate in counseling. Individual controls what family sees.
Not Dating App
No swipe left/right, no public likes, no follower counts, no popularity rankings, no public comments, no hookup language, no public flirting, no random video chat, no social-media feeds. Language: Marriage, Introduction, Compatibility, Family, Counseling, Serious Intent.
Compatibility - Faith, Family, Marriage, Children, Lifestyle
- Faith: Importance of Orthodox faith, church attendance, spiritual life, religious traditions, raising children Orthodox
- Family: Relationship with parents, family involvement, extended family expectations, living arrangements
- Marriage: Expectations of husband/wife, communication, conflict resolution, financial, household
- Children: Desire, parenting, religious upbringing
- Lifestyle: Career, education, location, social, financial goals