Cross-cultural Marriage Blessing Ceremony in the Sacred Reign of Peace for the Realization of a Peaceful World, February 22, Main Hall.

11 a.m. of February 22, 2007, the 'Cross-cultural Marriage Blessing Ceremony in the Sacred Reign of Peace for the Realization of a Peaceful World' took place in Chungseong Wanglim Palace (Heavenly Palace) with True Parents as the Officiators. There were many children of the Ambassadors for Peace that received their Blessing and on this day, 521 Couples were born in the midst of much love and blessings.

As Rev. Sun-jo Hwang, President of FFWPU-Korea, as the emcee the Blessing Ceremony began with Dr. Chang-shik Yang's, President of North American Region, Opening Prayer, followed by a Ceremony Address by Rev. Chung-hwan Kwak, International President of IIFWPU. After the Entrance of Officiator's Attendants, Elder Blessed Couples, True Parents entered the Main Hall. Then Rev. Kwak read the Report to Heaven.

After the Holy Water Ceremony and Affirmative of Vows, True Parents gave a tearful Invocation of the Blessing. In their Invocation, True Parents explained the meaning that all the children of Ambassadors for Peace should liberate the grudge of Heavenly Father, and said, 'On this great day, truly and really these participants will take my place and become the people of inheritance. I declare this, so please all of you accept this.'

After the Exchange of Rings, True Parents did the Proclamation of the Holy Blessing. Then Dr. Min-ha Kim, Central President of Ambassadors for Peace, gave the Congratulatory Address.

Dr. Kim first greeted the Brides and Grooms and said, 'I really sympathize with the Blessing Ceremony that even transcends the barriers of race, culture, National Boarders and religions which we are able to harmonize with the people we hate through making a family. I am really grateful to True Parents who have held this Blessing Ceremony for the children of Ambassadors for Peace.

After the Congratulatory Song, performed by 'Music Eterna' group of 2nd Generations, there was the Presentation of Flowers and Gifts by two representative couples of the Brides and Grooms. Then the Brides and Grooms greeted True Parents and distinguished guests. After the 3 cheers of Eok-manse by True Parents the Blessing Ceremony ended at 12:10 p.m. after True Parents exited from the Hall.

After the Blessing Ceremony most of the Brides and Grooms took photos with their family and friends to commemorate this precious day. From 2:10 p.m., the Global Family Festival was held in the plaza around the Tree of Love.

Most of the Brides and Grooms participated in the 'True Parent's Birthday and Commemorative Celebration for True Father's 88th Birthday' held on the next day (February 23).

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