A ring was used, and afterwards two crowns were held over the heads of the bride and bridegroom.

The fatigue of holding these crowns was considerable, and required that those who performed the service should be relieved once by other bridesmen.

After a time the crowns were placed on the heads they had been held over.

Wearing these crowns and preceded by the priests, the pair walked three times round the altar in memory of the Holy Trinity, while a portion of the service was chanted.

Then the crowns were removed and kissed by each of the marrying pair, the bridegroom first performing the osculation.