777 Couples Celebrate 51st Blessing Anniversary

777 couples receiving the Marriage Blessing from True Parents in Korea on October 21, 1970 (FFWPU USA)

Happy 51st anniversary to the 777 couples who received the Marriage Blessing from True Parents on October 21, 1970!

The 777 Couples Holy Marriage Blessing Ceremony, held in Korea, was the last ceremony conducted by True Parents before the Unification movement expanded globally. With this Marriage Blessing, True Father began a significant tradition of interracial and intercultural marriages as couples representing 10 nations participated in the ceremony. True Father referred to this ceremony as the foundation for connecting people of the world together, marking the beginning of “a new era transcending races and tribes.”

True Father initially planned to bless 777 couples in marriage, but the actual number was 791 couples to ensure the original goal was met. “The 777 Couples are worthy of our pride,” he said. “You represent the tribes of the world.”

Congratulations to all of the couples celebrating 51 years together!