In some accounts, one must be married in the Holy of Holies of the temple in order to obtain the highest of three degrees of glory. (Eric Segelberg, “The Coptic Gnostic Gospel according to Philip and Its Sacramental System,” Numen 7 (1960): 198–99)
“The Holy of Holy Ones Is the Bridal Chamber”(Gospel of Philip 117. 24–25).
“The Woman is united to her husband in the Bridal Chamber. But those who have united in the Bridal Chamber will no longer be separated”(Gospel of Philip 118. 17–29). Cf. Gospel of Phillip. 4–8 and 124. 6ff.
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