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stephana

stephana

9.9
A crown used in Eastern Orthodox or Eastern Catholic weddings to show the couple are joined
  • noun
  • Formal
: estefana
  • During the ceremony, the priest placed the stephana on the heads of the bride and groom.

Examples

  • The ornate stephana were decorated with delicate flowers and gold accents.

  • During the ceremony, the stephana symbolized their unity.

  • Each couple chose their stephana to reflect their personal style and family traditions.

  • The priest placed the stephana on the bride's head.

  • During the ceremony, the priest placed the stephana on the heads of the bride and groom.

  • Each couple chose their stephana to reflect their personal style and family traditions.

  • The ornate stephana were decorated with delicate flowers and gold accents.

Synonyms

crown
vsstephana
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A circular decorative object worn on the head as a sign of power or victory

is used in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic wedding ceremonies to symbolize union

Surface Forms

stephana singular
stephanas plural

Etymology

Stephana comes from the Greek stephanos, which means 'crown' or 'wreath' and is the same root as the name Stephen or Stephanie. So the stephana used in Orthodox wedding ceremonies are real crowns that show honor and the joining of the couple.