The Synod of Bishops in 2014 showed how polarized are the positions in understanding and meaning of the sacramental marriage. In 2015 Holy Father Pope Francis issued new standards for testing the validity of marriages (mainly sacramental). Relevance and effectiveness of new solutions should be examined. The article focuses on the legal as well as legal and pastoral aspects of sacramentality of marriage. The standards were analysed related to the sacramentality at the stage of marriage and a declaration of non-existence or cessation of marriage. Considerations were divided into the following issues of concern: 1. Sacramentality of marriage in the teaching of the Church in the twentieth century. 2. Sacramentality of marriage in the CIC from 1...