Divine intervention, spirituality, faith, and connecting with the Bible may well be part of a trip to the Holy Land. The real-life romance story of a couple that felt a holy presence on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, which in turn propelled them to marriage, encourages the married and unmarried alike to open their hearts to the spiritual around them in Israel and the Holy Land.

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In the midst of a two-week spiritual tour of the Holy Land, another couple was inspired to have an impromptu vow renewal ceremony outside the gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. With flower crowns and a 4-post wedding canopy, the parents renewed their vows with their children as witnesses.

More than one couple has renewed vows at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. The possible location for the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Christ Jesus, the Garden Tomb evokes strong emotions in believers.

Wedding renewal vows at the Wedding Church in Cana where Jesus performed the miracle of water into wine. In the presence of a Catholic priest, vows are exchanged. Wine that is specially formulated as in the time of Jesus is served to the celebrants.

Baptism is a deeply spiritual act for believers. How much more so for believers lucky enough to be baptized in the Jordan River? For a couple, being baptized together, in the Jordan River, can only be a time of deep personal connection – the ultimate definition of romance.

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