Pilate page 3 by ric gustafson
Pilate, wearing a new toga and a floral wreath on his head, waited for his bride to be at the entrance to the atrium. In the weeks before the ceremony, he and his future father in law had decided on a dowry. He also talked to Annius Rufus who was the Prefect of Judea before Valerius Gratus. He was curious about his new assignment and asked him many questions.
Procula approached him. Pilate smiled because of how beautiful she looked. She was wearing a red orange veil and wore a garland of flowers on her head.
They held hands.
She looked into Pilate's eyes. " Ubi tu Gaius, ego Gaia".
A covered basket of coarse wheat bread was placed upon an altar. Prayers to Jupiter, Juno and other gods were said.
A cry erupted from the guests. " Feliciter, Feliciter".
Pilate and Procula were now man and wife.
Proculeius set out a huge wedding banquet that consisted of seven courses including roasted boar and roasted peacock. Plenty of wine was brought up from the wine cellar.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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