Twin groom, twin bride, twin priests: Kerala wedding turns childhood dream real
The ceremony at the Changanassery Metropolitan Church became even more special, with twin priests officiating and twin altar boys assisting them, turning a long-held dream into reality for both families.
A wedding in Kerala turned into an extraordinary celebration on Thursday as pairs of twins took on nearly every prominent role in the ceremony. Groom Akhil K Thomas married Magi Mary Thomas, while his twin brother, Nikhil K Thomas, stood beside him alongside the bride's twin sister, Maria Mary Thomas.
The ceremony at the Changanassery Metropolitan Church became even more remarkable with twin priests officiating the wedding and twin altar boys assisting them, making the event a long-cherished dream come true for both families.
Akhil and Nikhil are the twin sons of Kunjumon Thomas and Jomol of Vettuparambil in Changanassery, while Magi and Maria are the twin daughters of Tomichan and Marykutty of Kumbuluvelil in Kulathoor, Pathanamthitta district.
Officiating at the wedding were twin priests Fr Anto Pezhumkattil and Fr Ajo Pezhumkattil of the Kanjirappally Diocese, while twin brothers Jeron James and Johon James from Pala assisted them at the altar.
The arrangement was planned. The twin sisters searched for twin priests and found them through a church in Kothanalloor, which is known for gatherings of twins.
"It had been our dream since childhood to have a wedding surrounded by twins," the sisters said.
"Our parents and family also wished for it. Jesus Christ made it happen. When we invited the priests, they immediately agreed to come."
The priests also said the ceremony would remain special for them. "Officiating at the wedding of twins is very special," they said. "It is an experience that gives us memories for a lifetime. Such occasions remind us of goodness and togetherness," they told a news channel.
Reflecting on their own lives, they added, "They were born together and they are beginning a new life together. We, too, entered the priesthood together. These are beautiful memories."
The two brothers work in the Merchant Navy and the sisters are employed in the IT sector. For guests, it was a rare wedding marked by pairs standing side by side, and for the families, it was the joyful completion of a childhood dream.