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celestial marriage

American

noun

the rite or state of marriage, performed in a Mormon temple by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and believed to continue beyond death.

Etymology

Origin of celestial marriage

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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One day Joseph was chatting about celestial marriage with Brigham and the unmarried Fanny Young.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2014

Popular knowledge of Mormons centres on their practice of "celestial marriage," better known as polygamy.

From Time Magazine Archive

The revelation on celestial marriage had never been among her selections.

From The Lions of the Lord A Tale of the Old West by Wilson, Harry Leon

David explained the principle of celestial marriage as it had been revealed to them in earth-life, and contrasted that doctrine with what was usually taught.

From Added Upon A Story by Anderson, Nephi

Upward of forty years ago the Lord revealed to his church the principle of celestial marriage.

From The Story of the Mormons, from the date of their origin to the year 1901 by Linn, William Alexander

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