Required Documents for Greek Orthodox Marriages in Santorini

• 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.

• From the Greek Orthodox Church, a certificate giving consent and the freedom to marry (Otherwise known as AGAMIAS).

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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• Single status letter/Letter of No Impediment (from your local registrar's office/town hall) for each of you or marriage license.
• Birth certificates from your local registry for both of you.

a)     The above documents require translation to Greek (Valid only if translated by a Greek Consulate/Embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens).

• IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ü  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.

ü  All Documents MUST be faxed to us at least 60 days prior to your arrival.

 For your safety, please send all documents by courier or registered mail ONLY.

ü  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.

ΔΙΚΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΤΙΚΑ ΓΙΑ ΕΚΔΟΣΗ ΑΔΕΙΑΣ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΟΥ ΓΑΜΟΥ

• Πιστοποιητικα Αγαμιας απο την ενορια σας επικυρωμενα απο το οικειον Μητροπολιτη.
• Πιστοποιητικο Βαπτισεως Ορθοδοξου χριστιανου απο την ενορια σας επικυρωμενα απο το οικειον Μητροπολιτη.
• Πιστοποιητικα οικογενειακης καταστασης απο τον Δημο η' κοινοτητα που υπαγεστε
• Πιστοποιητικα γεννησεως απο τον Δημο η' κοινοτητα που υπαγεστε.
• Εαν ο ενας ανηκει σε αλλο δογμα (Καθολοικος, Προτεσταντης η Αγγλικανος) τοτε χρειαζεται συμβολαιογραφικη πραξη οτι τα τεκνα θα βαφτιστουν Ορθοδοξοι.
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