medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> Ms Brenda M. Cook wrote:
> <snip>
>> I have always understood that non-consummation does not make a marriage
>> VOID
>> (that is, a no no right from the start) but only VOIDABLE (that is, it
>> can
>> be annulled if either or both parties desire it)
>>
>> Can any expert on canon law correct me if I'm wrong ?
>>
>> BMC
>
> I'm pretty sure that's right. It has certainly been true since 1917, and
> it
> seems to have been true as far back as I can trace it.
> Gordon
However, isnt an annulment a proclamation that the marriage was invalid from
the start? So, by there being no consumation, the marriage is therefore
invalid as the three parts of a valid sacramental marrage were not fulfilled
(baptism, consent, consumation)?
Nancy
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