May 1, 2019 Emi Ikeda Early Blessings, Korea (1960-68) May 1, 2019 Emi Ikeda Click on image for full photo and caption Then church president Eu Hyo-won and his bride Sa-Gil-ja exchange rings during the Three-Couple Blessing Ceremony The three couples, left to right, Eu Hyo-won and Sa Gil-ja; Kim Won-pil and Chung Dal-ok; Kim Young-whi and Chung Dae-hwa True Father sprinkling holy water on the thirty-three couples; the thirty- six couples comprised three groups: virgins Father and Mother bless the 72-couple blessing group on June 4, 1962 The 124-couple Blessing Ceremony, held on July 24, 1963, concluded with a parade of cars through the city of Seoul. With Mr. Eu looking on, Father writes the names of the 124 couples blessed in 1963 Emi Ikeda