Diocese of South Carolina
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Application for re-marriage in the church after divorce, in conformity with the Bishop’s Directive
Instructions:
1. Use the following document for application to the Bishop for consent for remarriage.
2. The priest should include a cover letter with pertinent details.
3. The priest completes the first two-page section.
4. Marriage applicant(s) complete(s) the separate one-page section.
5. A copy of the divorce decree(s) must be included.
6. A brief account of the marriage history (Item 10, page 3) must be included.
7. A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS IS REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION TO THE BISHOP OF THIS
INFORMATION FOR APPROVAL.
Please do not send an incomplete application package. This will only caused approval delay.
The Proposed Marriage:
1. Parish and Address:____________________________________________________________
2. Cleric requesting consent:_______________________________________________________
3. Names of Applicants:
a. Man:_________________________________Age:__________________________________
b. Woman:_______________________________Age:_________________________________
4. Church Membership of Applicants:
a. Man's Denomination:_____________________Parish:_____________________Active?___
City:_______________________
b. Woman's Denomination:___________________Parish:_____________________Active?___
City:_______________________
5. Which of the applicants have been married before?___________________________________
6. Have they approached any other minister about this proposed marriage before coming to you?____
If yes, give details:_______________________________________________________________
7. Date of their first request to you to be married:___________________________________________