The fourth clip from S7E16, "Look Here Christ Is Born", in which Fr Symeon points out the distinction between doubt & confusion by comparing what happens to Zacchariah when he responds to the angel versus what happens with The Theotokos & with St Joseph the Betrothed.
youtube.com/shorts/j7CRJ...
youtube.com/shorts/j7CRJ...
January 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
The fourth clip from S7E16, "Look Here Christ Is Born", in which Fr Symeon points out the distinction between doubt & confusion by comparing what happens to Zacchariah when he responds to the angel versus what happens with The Theotokos & with St Joseph the Betrothed.
youtube.com/shorts/j7CRJ...
youtube.com/shorts/j7CRJ...
26/ 1319: Katherine Mortimer (≈5) married Thomas Beauchamp (≈6).
Pre-emptive claim control. Both families wanted to lock inheritance rights before rivals could interfere.
Betrothed at 5. Married shortly after.
Primary sources: English feudal contracts.
Pre-emptive claim control. Both families wanted to lock inheritance rights before rivals could interfere.
Betrothed at 5. Married shortly after.
Primary sources: English feudal contracts.
January 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
26/ 1319: Katherine Mortimer (≈5) married Thomas Beauchamp (≈6).
Pre-emptive claim control. Both families wanted to lock inheritance rights before rivals could interfere.
Betrothed at 5. Married shortly after.
Primary sources: English feudal contracts.
Pre-emptive claim control. Both families wanted to lock inheritance rights before rivals could interfere.
Betrothed at 5. Married shortly after.
Primary sources: English feudal contracts.
6/
Charlemagne’s daughter Rotrude.
Betrothed at about 8 years old to Byzantine emperor Constantine VI in 781 CE.
Yes. Eight.
The marriage never happened.
But the betrothal itself was legally binding.
Source: Theophanes Confessor.
Charlemagne’s daughter Rotrude.
Betrothed at about 8 years old to Byzantine emperor Constantine VI in 781 CE.
Yes. Eight.
The marriage never happened.
But the betrothal itself was legally binding.
Source: Theophanes Confessor.
January 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
6/
Charlemagne’s daughter Rotrude.
Betrothed at about 8 years old to Byzantine emperor Constantine VI in 781 CE.
Yes. Eight.
The marriage never happened.
But the betrothal itself was legally binding.
Source: Theophanes Confessor.
Charlemagne’s daughter Rotrude.
Betrothed at about 8 years old to Byzantine emperor Constantine VI in 781 CE.
Yes. Eight.
The marriage never happened.
But the betrothal itself was legally binding.
Source: Theophanes Confessor.
Laws without enforcement are as effective as a Congress wo term limits, betrothed to dark money, wo insider trading restrictions, and w lifetime social benefits..
January 5, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Laws without enforcement are as effective as a Congress wo term limits, betrothed to dark money, wo insider trading restrictions, and w lifetime social benefits..
Some time has passed and it was time for Cortney to meet her betrothed, Gregory Smith.
Lily and Robert greeted the family with smiles, and extra excitement from Lily.
"It is so nice to finally meet you Count and Countess Smith. And a pleasure Viscount Gregory." She greeted.
Lily and Robert greeted the family with smiles, and extra excitement from Lily.
"It is so nice to finally meet you Count and Countess Smith. And a pleasure Viscount Gregory." She greeted.
January 5, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Some time has passed and it was time for Cortney to meet her betrothed, Gregory Smith.
Lily and Robert greeted the family with smiles, and extra excitement from Lily.
"It is so nice to finally meet you Count and Countess Smith. And a pleasure Viscount Gregory." She greeted.
Lily and Robert greeted the family with smiles, and extra excitement from Lily.
"It is so nice to finally meet you Count and Countess Smith. And a pleasure Viscount Gregory." She greeted.
Annalyn's his betrothed, eh?
Jovon's about to go through some things, lol. #90DayFiance
Jovon's about to go through some things, lol. #90DayFiance
January 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Annalyn's his betrothed, eh?
Jovon's about to go through some things, lol. #90DayFiance
Jovon's about to go through some things, lol. #90DayFiance
Not gonna lie, they have been betrothed for four thousand years (?) that's why Gigantrex was mad when Jun took the Metal Breath (?) and why Mukara preserved his memory (?)
แหม่ เพ้อเจ้อจริง ๆ กุเนี่ย
แหม่ เพ้อเจ้อจริง ๆ กุเนี่ย
January 5, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Not gonna lie, they have been betrothed for four thousand years (?) that's why Gigantrex was mad when Jun took the Metal Breath (?) and why Mukara preserved his memory (?)
แหม่ เพ้อเจ้อจริง ๆ กุเนี่ย
แหม่ เพ้อเจ้อจริง ๆ กุเนี่ย
DYK the Spanish New World assumed betrothed couples had sex? If a dissent stopped a marriage, a girl could lose her reputation, & because a dissent could take 3 months, she might be pregnant by the time it was final & the child would be illegitimate—“hijo/hija a natural”.
January 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
DYK the Spanish New World assumed betrothed couples had sex? If a dissent stopped a marriage, a girl could lose her reputation, & because a dissent could take 3 months, she might be pregnant by the time it was final & the child would be illegitimate—“hijo/hija a natural”.
"Poorest Pauldia" was second in line to inherit the throne of Voeburt. Not wanting to be betrothed, she denounced her title as princess and became a court mage. Sadly, she was bewitched by head court mage, Tadric, and they conspired together to kill her elder sister Sauldia.
January 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
"Poorest Pauldia" was second in line to inherit the throne of Voeburt. Not wanting to be betrothed, she denounced her title as princess and became a court mage. Sadly, she was bewitched by head court mage, Tadric, and they conspired together to kill her elder sister Sauldia.
record scratch freeze frame moment incoming when Kaia walks onto the scene w zoraal ha and Jan is like oh i didnt know you were here on business!! and she's like yes...helping my betrothed claim his birthright...funny ass looking between her and zoraal ja
January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
record scratch freeze frame moment incoming when Kaia walks onto the scene w zoraal ha and Jan is like oh i didnt know you were here on business!! and she's like yes...helping my betrothed claim his birthright...funny ass looking between her and zoraal ja
Like if you think about it TITANIC (1997) is really just THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) [a modern character recites a frame story to another about a young posh girl, betrothed to an older rich jerk, who runs off with the commoner she's in love with instead] but on the Titanic for some inscrutable reason.
January 4, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Like if you think about it TITANIC (1997) is really just THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) [a modern character recites a frame story to another about a young posh girl, betrothed to an older rich jerk, who runs off with the commoner she's in love with instead] but on the Titanic for some inscrutable reason.
"-and so if you wear this color in that part of the pattern it means you have a betrothed, but I'm certain he wasn't out with his betrothed when I spotted him later that night - not that I would say anything, I just hope they're more discreet..."
So talking weaver shop + hot goss
So talking weaver shop + hot goss
January 4, 2026 at 1:09 AM
"-and so if you wear this color in that part of the pattern it means you have a betrothed, but I'm certain he wasn't out with his betrothed when I spotted him later that night - not that I would say anything, I just hope they're more discreet..."
So talking weaver shop + hot goss
So talking weaver shop + hot goss
That's the usual skive, but I don't buy it
Obviously dating as it is now didn't exist at the time, so some compare sex in a relationship to sex with a betrothed, but I think too much optionality is retained to make that a reasonable comparison
Obviously dating as it is now didn't exist at the time, so some compare sex in a relationship to sex with a betrothed, but I think too much optionality is retained to make that a reasonable comparison
January 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
That's the usual skive, but I don't buy it
Obviously dating as it is now didn't exist at the time, so some compare sex in a relationship to sex with a betrothed, but I think too much optionality is retained to make that a reasonable comparison
Obviously dating as it is now didn't exist at the time, so some compare sex in a relationship to sex with a betrothed, but I think too much optionality is retained to make that a reasonable comparison
BETROTHED TO MY SISTER'S EX (MANGA) Vol. 1 | Tobirano, Chikage Nakakura, Mai Murasaki | $13.99 | January 20, 2026
An unexpected romance might just bloom after one woman takes her sister's place! Light novels from Seven Seas—and don’t miss the anime!
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An unexpected romance might just bloom after one woman takes her sister's place! Light novels from Seven Seas—and don’t miss the anime!
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/betrot...
January 2, 2026 at 11:56 PM
BETROTHED TO MY SISTER'S EX (MANGA) Vol. 1 | Tobirano, Chikage Nakakura, Mai Murasaki | $13.99 | January 20, 2026
An unexpected romance might just bloom after one woman takes her sister's place! Light novels from Seven Seas—and don’t miss the anime!
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/betrot...
An unexpected romance might just bloom after one woman takes her sister's place! Light novels from Seven Seas—and don’t miss the anime!
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/betrot...
BETROTHED TO MY SISTER'S EX (LIGHT NOVEL) Vol. 1 | Tobirano, Mai Murasaki | $15.99 | January 20, 2026
After living in her sister's shadow, one woman's life will completely change in this fantasy romance that inspired the anime—manga also from Seven Seas!
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/betrot...
After living in her sister's shadow, one woman's life will completely change in this fantasy romance that inspired the anime—manga also from Seven Seas!
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/betrot...
January 2, 2026 at 11:56 PM
BETROTHED TO MY SISTER'S EX (LIGHT NOVEL) Vol. 1 | Tobirano, Mai Murasaki | $15.99 | January 20, 2026
After living in her sister's shadow, one woman's life will completely change in this fantasy romance that inspired the anime—manga also from Seven Seas!
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/betrot...
After living in her sister's shadow, one woman's life will completely change in this fantasy romance that inspired the anime—manga also from Seven Seas!
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/betrot...
Finally, the honorable mentions that are also very good:
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Secrets of the Silent Witch
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole
Grand Blue Season 2
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters is a Breeze
Betrothed to My Sister's Ex
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Diginity
SANDA
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Secrets of the Silent Witch
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole
Grand Blue Season 2
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters is a Breeze
Betrothed to My Sister's Ex
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Diginity
SANDA
January 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Finally, the honorable mentions that are also very good:
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Secrets of the Silent Witch
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole
Grand Blue Season 2
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters is a Breeze
Betrothed to My Sister's Ex
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Diginity
SANDA
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Secrets of the Silent Witch
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole
Grand Blue Season 2
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters is a Breeze
Betrothed to My Sister's Ex
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Diginity
SANDA
[re: Njal's Saga]
And she curses him so his penis grows too large to enter the woman he’s betrothed to, but he can have sex with anyone else.
For lying to her about being betrothed.
Okay now I know what a non-asexual dragon would look like.
And she curses him so his penis grows too large to enter the woman he’s betrothed to, but he can have sex with anyone else.
For lying to her about being betrothed.
Okay now I know what a non-asexual dragon would look like.
January 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
[re: Njal's Saga]
And she curses him so his penis grows too large to enter the woman he’s betrothed to, but he can have sex with anyone else.
For lying to her about being betrothed.
Okay now I know what a non-asexual dragon would look like.
And she curses him so his penis grows too large to enter the woman he’s betrothed to, but he can have sex with anyone else.
For lying to her about being betrothed.
Okay now I know what a non-asexual dragon would look like.
[re: Njal's Saga]
I think this is the kind of thing where my neuroqueerness keeps throwing me off.
“Why wouldn’t he want to tell her he’s betrothed? …oh wait, I forgot they’re sleeping together and polyamory hasn’t been invented yet.”
I think this is the kind of thing where my neuroqueerness keeps throwing me off.
“Why wouldn’t he want to tell her he’s betrothed? …oh wait, I forgot they’re sleeping together and polyamory hasn’t been invented yet.”
January 2, 2026 at 7:43 PM
[re: Njal's Saga]
I think this is the kind of thing where my neuroqueerness keeps throwing me off.
“Why wouldn’t he want to tell her he’s betrothed? …oh wait, I forgot they’re sleeping together and polyamory hasn’t been invented yet.”
I think this is the kind of thing where my neuroqueerness keeps throwing me off.
“Why wouldn’t he want to tell her he’s betrothed? …oh wait, I forgot they’re sleeping together and polyamory hasn’t been invented yet.”
🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 congratulations to your betrothèd, he's lucky!!
January 2, 2026 at 3:54 PM
🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 congratulations to your betrothèd, he's lucky!!
first book of the year, done and dusted.
January 2, 2026 at 4:02 AM
first book of the year, done and dusted.
Wail the gust of silver winded moon's deranged howling silence.
Penance ode to clasp a rasping flame tempting one's science.
Betrothed to whimpering figures sewn into cribs of the infants.
Never once knocking for the bell to toll for thy.
Creation provided the means of liberation. Dampening whist
Penance ode to clasp a rasping flame tempting one's science.
Betrothed to whimpering figures sewn into cribs of the infants.
Never once knocking for the bell to toll for thy.
Creation provided the means of liberation. Dampening whist
January 2, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Wail the gust of silver winded moon's deranged howling silence.
Penance ode to clasp a rasping flame tempting one's science.
Betrothed to whimpering figures sewn into cribs of the infants.
Never once knocking for the bell to toll for thy.
Creation provided the means of liberation. Dampening whist
Penance ode to clasp a rasping flame tempting one's science.
Betrothed to whimpering figures sewn into cribs of the infants.
Never once knocking for the bell to toll for thy.
Creation provided the means of liberation. Dampening whist
Chapter 6: problem: your former betrothed is your current boyfriend. solution:
archiveofourown.org/works/73449981
archiveofourown.org/works/73449981
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Chapter 6: problem: your former betrothed is your current boyfriend. solution:
archiveofourown.org/works/73449981
archiveofourown.org/works/73449981
Final Chapter is up!
Chapter 6: problem: your former betrothed is your current boyfriend. solution:
archiveofourown.org/works/73449981
Chapter 6: problem: your former betrothed is your current boyfriend. solution:
archiveofourown.org/works/73449981
Wangxian fic:
The mortifying ordeal of being super attracted to the man you could be married to (but aren’t) by RelenaFanel
Part of @mdzsbigbang.bsky.social
Thank you to my pinch hit artist @whiskersspell.bsky.social
Links 👇
The mortifying ordeal of being super attracted to the man you could be married to (but aren’t) by RelenaFanel
Part of @mdzsbigbang.bsky.social
Thank you to my pinch hit artist @whiskersspell.bsky.social
Links 👇
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Final Chapter is up!
Chapter 6: problem: your former betrothed is your current boyfriend. solution:
archiveofourown.org/works/73449981
Chapter 6: problem: your former betrothed is your current boyfriend. solution:
archiveofourown.org/works/73449981