How to Confess and Communicate to an Orthodox Christian

Confession is mandatory for an Orthodox Christian. It's like a shower for a person engaged in manual labor. Everyone sins, if not by actions, then by thoughts. Everyone needs a doctor in the person of Christ, and in the Sacrament of Confession you communicate with Him, and not with the priest. By the way, the result - the remission of sins - does not depend on the worthiness or unworthiness of the priest. If he is in the clergy, he has the right to read the prayer for permission. In the Communion, a person who is cleansed from sin, unites with his Creator. How to confess and receive communion?

Without fear

Do not be afraid of the procedure of confession. Most priests will listen to you very calmly, often sympathetically. They may be surprised, they may suffer for you, but no one will hurt you, and sins, confessed in the presence of a priest, can not be disclosed. For this deprived of dignity, and this is very serious. The majority of fathers are people who are conscientious and thinking, they are afraid not only of the external sanctions of the world, but also of the Court of God, which you can not deceive. So they can be trusted unconditionally.

About myself. And only about myself

How should we confess and receive communion? Do not complain at the confession, do not blame and do not make excuses. You can only blame yourself, and it's only about you. About how you reacted wrongly and failed the test given by the Lord. In every situation, God creates the possibility of a righteous choice, but sometimes people do not see it, or do not want to see it, because of the greater complexity and difficulty for them personally. It is easier to have an abortion after fornication than to admit one's sin and raise a child. It's easier to go to the sorcerer than to change your life with the help of work and trust in God. It's easier to blame others than to think about the share of your guilt. Communion is possible only to those who have reconciled with all and made amends for the offended.

Will they forgive me?

How can one confess and receive communion with a person who has committed a grave sin in the past? Remember that God can blot out all the records of sins in the hands of demons. But the condition is sincere regret, admission of behavior is wrong and determination not to repeat its mistakes. God is merciful. Especially to those who are very kind and pity their neighbors. Merciful will be pardoned.

Non-Orthodox Christian

How should we confess and receive communion, if you, being a Christian, do not belong to the Orthodox faith? There are two options, the father will make a choice. This is either the status of adherence to the Church, or baptism with the conditional wording "if not baptized." Former Catholics and some Protestants are most often simply added. Much depends on which procedure of baptism was performed over you - with dipping into the water or without. But the decision will be taken by the priest. After that you will be able to participate in the church life as a full-fledged parishioner.

Do not delay the repentance

How to confess and receive communion not in condemnation? Be honest in confession, careful when preparing for Communion (abstinence, fasting, prayer). If you did not manage to abstain from sin, postpone the sacrament, but not confession. In general, you can confess at least every day. The frequency of the sacrament is depending on the decision of your priest. Although the ideal should be as often as it turns out. But in reality it usually happens once a month.

How to confess and receive communion? Be honest with yourself and in confession, be diligently prepared and rely on God's help.