THE RELIGIOUS WEDDING

The religious wedding was led by Pastor Markus Merz. The church music director was Peter Stenglein. The Church Choir St. Moriz sang as well as soprano Nele Gramß.

Photo & Copyright: Netty Leistra

Choir at the St. Moriz Church

  • Music: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude in E flat major BWV 552
  • Pastor: Greeting and welcome
  • Children of the kindergarten "Marienschule", Coburg: Kindermutmachlied
  • Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
  • Prayer
  • Reading by Dr. Ortrun Gröschel: The Story of Pentecost (Acts 2)
  • Wedding Address
  • Music: Georg Friedrich Händel: I know that my redeemer liveth (The Messiah)
  • Bridal attendants read biblical texts on marriage and wedding scripture
  • Music: Johann Pachelbel: Canon in D major
  • Marriage vows
  • Exchange of rings



    • Photo & copyright: Herzogliche Hauptverwaltung, Coburg

  • Blessing
  • Music: Georg Friedrich Händel: Hallelujah (The Messiah)
  • Prayer of intercession
  • Lord's Prayer
  • Presentation of the Bible
  • Blessing
  • Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God
  • Recessional music: Der Coburger Josiasmarsch