A couple, José Dyogo Alves and Damon Felismino, from the Federal District in Brazil, has reported their experience of homophobia during their wedding ceremony in a rural church in Luziânia, Goiás. They allege that the priest made a series of derogatory comments directed at them, particularly emphasizing his disapproval of same-sex marriages. The situation escalated when they entered the church holding hands, which prompted the priest to make inflammatory statements during his homily.

Damon recounts that the priest labeled their union as 'a disgrace' and 'patifaria' (nonsense), stating that such a marriage could not exist and that the growing acceptance of same-sex couples was a societal disaster. His words were not only hurtful but were repeated several times throughout the ceremony, which contributed to a distressful atmosphere for the couple. Despite the emotional impact of these comments, the couple chose to remain until the end of the ceremony, wanting to avoid any further embarrassment in front of their family and friends.

José Dyogo expressed that the experience was shocking and left him deeply saddened, stating he stayed to honor the event despite the emotional pain it caused. This incident highlights ongoing issues of homophobia within certain religious contexts in Brazil, and it raises questions about the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in both religious and societal spaces. The couple's decision to share their story aims to bring attention to these discriminatory attitudes and encourage dialogue around acceptance and equality.