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Required Documents for Greek Orthodox Marriages in Santorini |
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All
documents must be translated ONLY by Greek authorities, such as a
Greek Consulate or Embassy (in your city or country) or
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens. An
independent translator with notary stamp WILL NOT BE
accepted by the church.
* All translators should be approved by the Greek
Consulate or Embassy.
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From the
Greek Orthodox Church, a certificate giving consent and
the freedom to marry
(Otherwise known as the Letter of Celibacy).
a)
This document must be obtained in
Greek and signed & stamped from the priest of your parish
thus there should be no need for translation.
b)
Validation of this document of its
authenticity of the priests' signature MUST be obtained from
the Bishop of the local church. |
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Baptismal Certificates from the Bride and Groom
a)
This document must be obtained in
Greek and should be signed & stamped from the priest of your
parish thus there should be no need for translation.
b)
Validation of this document for the
authenticity of the priests' signature MUST be obtained from
the Bishop of the local church. |
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Divorce certificate/decree (if applicable)
a)
Certificate from the judge required
AND from the Church if you had a previous Greek Orthodox
wedding.
b)
The divorce decree must be
translated to Greek. Translation in Greek is only required
for the page(s) that carry the court decision and not for
the whole divorce settlement. (Valid only if translated by a
Greek Consulate/Embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
in Athens). |
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You will
both have to sign a paper in a notary office that your
children will become Greek Orthodox (Certificate of
Faith)
a)
Document must be in Greek. (Valid
only if translated by a Greek Consulate/Embassy or the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens).
b)
This document can also be submitted
here in Santorini upon your arrival. Cost = 60 euro. |
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Single
status letter/Letter of No Impediment (from your local registrar's
office/town hall) for each of you or marriage license.
a)
The letters or marriage license
requires translation to Greek (Valid only if translated by a
Greek Consulate/Embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
in Athens). |
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IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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The Greek Authorities require that
ALL Documents requested above (except Divorce decree) must
be issued NO more than 3 months prior to the wedding date.
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All Documents MUST be faxed to us at
least 60 days prior to your arrival.
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All Documents MUST be faxed to us at least 60
days prior to your arrival. Please fax to
+30 22860 28116 all documents in English (or
original language) & Greek attention to Mr.
Basilis Kouvalis. At that time we will review
the faxed papers with the priest in order to
assess whether or not all documents are in
order.
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Upon confirmation from the priest that all
documents are in order, then you will need to
courier/FedEx all original documents (in English
& Greek) to us in Santorini:
Pixel tours
Attn: Nikolas Sirigos,
Fira Santorini Greece 84700
Tel: + 30 22860 28115
Fax: +30 22860 28116 |
For your safety, please send all documents by
courier or registered mail ONLY.
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Please note that for ALL Greek
Orthodox weddings, the couple must be on the island at least
2 working days prior to the wedding date (to meet with
priest) and stay at least 1 working day after the wedding
date (to go to Santorini Town Hall). No other stay
requirements. |
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No other documents are required for an Orthodox wedding
ceremony |
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