The Common Cup

The couple share a common cup of wine.

“O God, Who by Your might create all things, and confirm the universe, and adorn the crown of all things created by You, do You, with Your spiritual blessing, bless also this common cup given to them that are joined in the community of marriage.”

In the Gospel reading Saint John describes Christ’s first miracle during the wedding feast at Cana. He changed water into wine and gave it to the newly married couple. This same blessing is represented by the common cup. By taking this common cup the couple shares everything in life, joys as well as sorrows. The simple mundane waters of their lives are renewed and change into a wine as new and strong as that blessed by Christ.