Canonical form of concluding marriage – historical perspective and proposal of reform

Authors

  • Jan Dohnalik Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego w Warszawie

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15633/acan.2773

Keywords:

matrimony, sacrament of marriage, canonical form of marriage, canonical codification, revision of the Code of Canon Law

Abstract

Canonical form of matrimony, required for its validity, was introduced by the Tametsi decree of the Council of Trent (1563). Since this important norm had never covered the entire Church, at the beginning of the 20th century took place a discussion about new provisions. That new law, named Ne temere, was promulgated in 1907, on demand of Pius X as a decree of the Congregation of Council. Despite its being well thought over, during the proceedings of the Second Vatican Council and the subsequent revision of the Code, there were proposed numerous drafts of changes. Finally, the current law has mainly preserved its original rule of territorial authority of the assisting parish priest. There has been ongoing discussion in canonical literature regarding the necessity of reforming the canonical form of marriage. In this context, having analyzed 20th century historical discussions, the author supports one of the proposed solutions. While it is advisable to maintain the requirement of the canonical form for the validity of marriage, it would be sufficient to conclude matrimony in the presence of any ordained priest. This solution would be understood for the faithful and guarantee the sacramental character of marriage. This proposal would comply with regulations regarding other sacraments, including baptism. Finally, the postulated reform could help to avoid invalidity of marriage due to negligence or ignorance of the clergy.

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