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An EC married by an RC *priest* is validly married.
The problem is when it's a deacon, which fails.
Isn't the bride's parish strongly preferred over the groom's, though? It is my understanding that it is exactly the opposite, that tradition dictates that the marriage should be according to the rite of the groom, and that in a case such as this a special dispensation would be required for it to be according to the rite of the bride.
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The involvement of the priest in an RC wedding is relatively recent in church terms.
He was often/typically an honored guest, and would bless the marriage.
It wasn't required that he witness the vows until the1300s or so, to deal with the couples who disappeared, returned, and told different stories as to whether or not they'd exchanged vows.
This led to a new abuse, in which the couple the couldn't get their families to agree would break into the rectory, wake up the priest, and exchange vows before he'd come to his senses.
This was corrected a little faster--a mere 700 years--in the late 20th century (1979?) revision to the code of canon law.
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There is such a book, but it’s highly irregular for the Eastern priest to offer the nuptial blessing during a Latin liturgy. The Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches, at least in the context of concelebration, directs the ministers to avoid liturgical syncretism (c. 701). All are to follow the liturgical books of the principal celebrant. The **Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches** beautifully preserves the unique integrity of Eastern traditions, ensuring unity without losing richness. It's a valuable guide for maintaining liturgical identity.
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