The Armenian fiancailles although contracted in a very simple fashion are not easily annulled and can only be set aside for very serious reasons A priest commissioned by the friends of the aspirant makes the proposals of marriage to the young lady's parents Should the offer be accepted he is again sent accompanied by another priest to present to the fiancee a small gold cross bought by her betrothed for the benefit of the church and of price proportioned to the means of the family Girls are given in marriage at a very early age some when they are but twelve years old but men seldom marry before are twenty one.