But she didn't feel particularly sad.
His hand was cold, even colder than hers, but she still broke out in a sweat.
Then, under Gregory's guidance, Matilda and Eric walked through an aisle formed by friends and onlookers, entered the chapel, and knelt humbly and devoutly before the Holy Image.
Gregory said, "May the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob sow in the souls of these two young people a life that will see them grow old together. May God bless you and make you understand how to respect each other in spirit and in body."
Then, Eric and Matilda rose again and approached the altar side by side, with Matilda standing to Eric's right. Next was the Mass.
After the Mass, Eric and Matilda held candles and performed the offering ceremony, making a donation to the Church.
Then, they knelt once more to receive blessings and solemn prayers.
