Zion and Gloriana’s Gloriavale Story

After 25 years in their arranged marriage at Gloriavale, while Zion and Gloriana still loved each other very much, they realised they could no longer agree with the vows they once made. Hear of their arranged marriage at ages of 21 and 17, the rules they lived under, their eventual decision and excommunication – and the renewal of vows they have now decided is necessary – because they really do still love each other!

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