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Achelsius didn't interrupt those who were speaking, listening to all the conflicting parties, after which he cleared his throat and began to speak:
—The essence of your dispute is perfectly clear to me. Regarding your claims, esteemed Greyla, against the dear friend of your grandson, I would like to say the following. If their true love truly binds their hearts, and there are no serious transgressions in their earthly life, then, of course, their spiritual bonds should be sealed with the eternal seal of marriage, for it is not right to engage in fornication without clear intentions towards each other. And family responsibilities should also be shared equally; the family is one whole, and each member should contribute equally. As for the social circle and interests of your grandson, Paris, I can confidently say that it is solely his business, as a man and the head of the family, how he acts and whose advice he listens to. As for your relationship with his chosen one, I can only say this: if the girl possesses decent qualities, is not a sinner, and does not violate sacred vows, and is ready to become a reliable support for your grandson, then you should let him go, as it is said in the teachings of the Enlightened: "A man must leave his father and mother," in other words, his relatives, and create a new family, anew, and you must accept her as your granddaughter-in-law and respect your grandson's choice.
After a short pause, the priest added:
—Of course, the true strength of family ties is often tested only by time and adversity, but the church has no sacred right to arrange such things, please excuse us.
—The essence of your dispute is perfectly clear to me. Regarding your claims, esteemed Greyla, against the dear friend of your grandson, I would like to say the following. If their true love truly binds their hearts, and there are no serious transgressions in their earthly life, then, of course, their spiritual bonds should be sealed with the eternal seal of marriage, for it is not right to engage in fornication without clear intentions towards each other. And family responsibilities should also be shared equally; the family is one whole, and each member should contribute equally. As for the social circle and interests of your grandson, Paris, I can confidently say that it is solely his business, as a man and the head of the family, how he acts and whose advice he listens to. As for your relationship with his chosen one, I can only say this: if the girl possesses decent qualities, is not a sinner, and does not violate sacred vows, and is ready to become a reliable support for your grandson, then you should let him go, as it is said in the teachings of the Enlightened: "A man must leave his father and mother," in other words, his relatives, and create a new family, anew, and you must accept her as your granddaughter-in-law and respect your grandson's choice.
After a short pause, the priest added:
—Of course, the true strength of family ties is often tested only by time and adversity, but the church has no sacred right to arrange such things, please excuse us.
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