dearly beloved
idiomPart ofbeloved
dearly beloved — idiom
1. a formal opening used by a priest or minister to address everyone gathered at a
1.idiom
Definition
a formal opening used by a priest or minister to address everyone gathered at a wedding or funeral, marking the start of the ceremony.
Example
'Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the marriage of David and Mei.'
The minister stood up, opened the small black book, and began with 'Dearly beloved.'