Orthodox Confession Guide

Preparation for Confession

"Orthodox Confession Prayer", "List of Sins for Confession", "Repentance Prayer"

Forgive me, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, for all my sins, through Your boundless mercy and through the intercessions of Your Most Holy Mother, the Virgin Mary, and all the Holy Angels and Archangels, the Holy Fathers and Teachers, the Apostles and Martyrs, and all Your Saints. Forgive me, Lord, for all the sins I have committed from my motherโ€™s womb until this very momentโ€”whether in thought, word, or deed, knowingly or unknowingly, willingly or unwillingly, in secret or in public, by day or by night, awake or asleep, at all times and in all places.

Prayers Before Confession

Preparation for Confession

๐Ÿ™ Forgive me, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, for all my sins, through Your boundless mercy and through the intercessions of Your Most Holy Mother, the Virgin Mary, and all the Holy Angels and Archangels, the Holy Fathers and Teachers, the Apostles and Martyrs, and all Your Saints. Forgive me, Lord, for all the sins I have committed from my motherโ€™s womb until this very momentโ€”whether in thought, word, or deed, knowingly or unknowingly, willingly or unwillingly, in secret or in public, by day or by night, awake or asleep, at all times and in all places.

Prayers Before Confession

๐Ÿ“– (At this point, the believer lists their sins. However, confession is not just about listing past sins; it is about recognizing separation from God and seeking His mercy through sincere repentance.)

List of Sins and Their Explanation

โš ๏ธ Sin ๐Ÿ“œ Explanation
๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Robbery Violent theft or burglary
๐Ÿ˜ก Envy Desiring what belongs to others
๐ŸŽฐ Gambling Playing games for money or valuables
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Idle Talk Useless, excessive talking
๐Ÿ‘‘ Pride Arrogance, self-importance
๐Ÿ’ฐ Greed Love of money, bribery
โŒ Impurity Lack of shame in sin
๐Ÿ’• Flirtation Unchaste relationships
๐Ÿคž Breaking Promises Failing to keep oneโ€™s word
๐Ÿ”ฅ Anger Uncontrolled wrath, outbursts
๐Ÿ˜˜ Lustful Kissing Kissing for sensual pleasure
๐Ÿคฏ Impure Thoughts Dwelling on sinful desires
๐Ÿ“š Reading Immoral Books Engaging in literature that promotes sin
๐Ÿ‘ฟ Leading Others to Sin Encouraging or approving of sinful acts
๐ŸŒ™ Evil Dreams Sinful inclinations revealed in sleep
๐Ÿ’ญ Malicious Thoughts Planning wrongdoing in the mind
๐Ÿšฌ Bad Habits Knowing something is harmful but continuing it
๐Ÿ˜  Holding Grudges Refusing to forgive
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Gossip Speaking ill of others
๐Ÿคฌ Wrath Excessive anger
๐Ÿ‘ Sexual Immorality Living for bodily pleasure
๐Ÿ” Gluttony Overeating, excessive consumption
๐Ÿšจ Rape Sexual violence against another
๐ŸŽญ Addiction to Pleasure Inability to resist temptations of the flesh
๐Ÿคฌ Swearing Using vulgar language
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Blasphemy Speaking against God and the faith
๐Ÿคท Lack of Focus Inattentiveness in spiritual matters
โ„๏ธ Indifference Cold-heartedness towards others
๐Ÿ˜ค Resentment Holding onto anger and bitterness
โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน Coldness of Heart Lack of love for God and others
๐Ÿ’ธ Greediness Selfishness, unwillingness to share
๐Ÿ”ช Betrayal Exposing others to harm through deceit
โŒ Negligence Failing to fulfill responsibilities
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Oath-Breaking Swearing false oaths
๐Ÿคก Disrespect Mocking or ridiculing others
๐Ÿ›Œ Laziness Avoiding work or responsibilities
๐ŸŽญ Hypocrisy Pretending to be virtuous while sinning
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Disrespect for Parents Neglecting or dishonoring them
๐Ÿ’ข Hatred Holding animosity towards others
โš ๏ธ Heresy Accepting false religious teachings
๐Ÿคฒ Withholding Help from the Needy Failing to aid the poor and suffering
๐Ÿ’” Adultery Being unfaithful to oneโ€™s spouse
๐Ÿ‘ถ Abortion Ending an unborn childโ€™s life
๐Ÿท Drunkenness Excessive drinking leading to sin
๐Ÿ”ช Murder Taking a human life
๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ Sorcery Engaging in magic or occult practices
๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Lying Deception in speech or actions
๐Ÿ› Idolatry Worshiping anything other than God
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Gluttony Indulgence in excess
๐Ÿ˜ž Despair Losing hope in Godโ€™s mercy
๐Ÿ”„ Taking Revenge Seeking harm against others
๐Ÿšซ Masturbation Self-gratification
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Spreading Falsehoods Slandering others
๐Ÿ”Ž Excessive Curiosity Seeking unnecessary or sinful knowledge
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Theft Taking what does not belong to you
๐Ÿ™ Lack of Prayer Neglecting oneโ€™s spiritual duties
๐Ÿšซ Disobedience Rejecting rightful authority
๐Ÿ’„ Vanity Excessive concern with appearance
๐ŸŒŽ Worldliness Placing material possessions above faith
โ›ช Neglecting Church Services Failing to attend or participate in worship
๐Ÿ’ธ Financial Misuse Wasting money or using it for sinful purposes
๐Ÿคฒ Neglecting Charity Refusing to help those in need
โ“ Doubting God Lack of faith in His guidance
๐ŸŽญ Immoral Entertainment Watching or engaging in sinful content
๐Ÿ– Breaking Fast Eating forbidden foods during fasting periods
โœ๏ธ Profaning Holy Things Disrespecting sacred objects
โ›ช Desecration of the Church Causing damage or disorder in places of worship
๐Ÿ™ False Piety Practicing faith for outward show
๐Ÿคฌ Cursing Wishing harm upon others
๐Ÿš๏ธ Neglecting the Needy Ignoring those in poverty
๐Ÿคฅ Betrayal of Trust Violating confidence for personal gain
๐Ÿ”ฎ Sorcery Engaging in witchcraft or divination
๐Ÿ’Ž Greed Hoarding wealth instead of using it for good

๐Ÿ™ Prayer of Repentance

O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Forgive me for all the sins I have committed and lead me to true repentance. Strengthen me in faith and righteousness, and grant me the grace to walk in Your ways. Amen.

Leave a Reply