Confession and Communion - Important and Mandatory Church Sacraments for an Orthodox Christian

Confession and Communion are very important Church Sacraments, in which Orthodox Christians take part. Without such sacraments it is impossible to connect with God. The nature of man is corrupted by sin. Sins inflict wounds upon the soul, and if one does not repent of what he has done before God, then the body will inevitably fall ill. Therefore, confession and communion can be called the healers of the human soul and body.

Is it necessary to repent all?

A true Orthodox Christian does not think himself without repentance. Each person has a huge number of sins: envy, adultery, cursing, empty talk, greed, greed, avarice, remembrance, condemnation and many others. Unrepentant and hidden sins are very dangerous. They can lead to frustration of a person's mental and spiritual state. Repentance is sincere, with affliction of heart is necessary for all people.

What does true repentance mean?

True repentance consists in the vision of one's sins. A person must realize what is a sinner. At the same time, you need to correct your life and follow the commandments of God. Confession is given to us so that we can tell about our misdemeanors without concealment and ask God's help to correct ourselves and get rid of passions. In no case can you find an excuse for what you have done. You should also know that bad thoughts are also sins. God sees us through and nothing can be hidden from God.

For many people, the first confession is a very difficult step. But to make it necessary. After all, only God is able to give strength to fight against sins. The Lord can forgive us only if we sincerely repent. The first sign of the beginning health of the soul is the vision of its sins, countless as the sea sand.

Communion (Communion)

Communion is the most important sacrament, in which the Orthodox believer receives the Savior's Body and Blood in the form of bread and wine. Communion gives strength to man for a life of grace. Confession and Communion are inseparable from each other, although it is possible to confess without Communion, but, on the contrary, no. Confession is compulsory before Communion. If the penitent sincerely, with broken heart, tells God about his sins, he can hope for the mercy of the Lord in forgiveness. Between the penitent and God there is an intermediary (priest), who visibly gives absolution of sins. After confession, believers receive the Holy Communion.

Preparation for the adoption of the Holy mysteries of Christ

Holy Communion requires preliminary preparation: fasting (no less than three days), intensified prayers (morning and evening rules) with attention and reverence, alms, doing good deeds, correcting one's life, fighting against sins, abstaining from entertainment, excluding the viewing of depraved and entertaining Gear. On the eve of communion (in the evening), it is necessary to be in the Church in the service. After midnight it is forbidden to eat food and water. The morning before the communion should begin with the reading of the morning prayers and the rules for the Holy Communion. In addition, you need to read the canons to the Savior, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Guardian Angel. To the cup should be approached with pure thoughts, with the purity of the soul and body.

To properly prepare for the participation in the Sacraments, which are confession and communion, you can buy special literature in the Church Shop. You can also consult with the priest in advance how to prepare yourself better for repentance. It is very important to know that after the confession and the sacrament one should lead the life of an Orthodox Christian, follow God's commandments, otherwise everything will be in vain. You can deceive yourself or a priest, but this will not work with God. The grace given to man by God will help in life. Incredible ease and peace of mind are felt in the soul after the adoption of the Sacraments.