Clandestinity (Catholic canon law)
Jus novum (c. 1140-1563) Jus novissimum (c. 1563-1918) Jus codicis (1918-present) Other Sacraments Sacramentals Sacred places Sacred times Supra-diocesan/eparchal structures Particular churches Juridic persons Philosophy, theology, and fundamental theory of Catholic canon law Clerics Office Juridic and physical persons Associations of the faithful Pars dynamica (trial procedure) Canonization Election of the Roman Pontiff Academic degrees Journals and Professional Societies Faculties of canon law Canonists Institute of consecrated life Society of apostolic life Clandestinity is a diriment impediment in the canon law of the Roman Catholic Church.It invalidates a marriage performed without the presence of three witnesses, one of whom must be a priest or a deacon.It was promulgated in the 16th century by the Council of Trent in the decree called Tametsi.Prior to that time, an unwitnessed exchange of marriage vows was deplored but valid.[1] It was later modified by the decree Ne Temere, to require specific priests, such as the local pastor of the couple's residence.