The civil ceremony took only a few minutes, not the hour or more of chanting that would’ve been involved under Deitist tradition, but the legal marriage vows still harkened to the Divine Virtues. I will practice humility: putting my beloved before myself, expecting no praise or reward, for now we are joined in all things. I will practice compassion: giving gratitude for my beloved, suffering when they suffer, for now we are joined in all things. I will practice courage: protecting my beloved from harm, facing all fears from within or without, for now we are joined in all things. I will
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