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Orthodox Confession Guide

Preparation for Confession

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 mother’s womb until this very moment—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

🙏 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 mother’s womb until this very moment—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

📖 (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

⚠️ Sin 📜 Explanation
🏴‍☠️ Robbery Violent theft or burglary
😡 Envy Desiring what belongs to others
🎰 Gambling Playing games for money or valuables
🗣️ Idle Talk Useless, excessive talking
👑 Pride Arrogance, self-importance
💰 Greed Love of money, bribery
❌ Impurity Lack of shame in sin
💕 Flirtation Unchaste relationships
🤞 Breaking Promises Failing to keep one’s word
🔥 Anger Uncontrolled wrath, outbursts
😘 Lustful Kissing Kissing for sensual pleasure
🤯 Impure Thoughts Dwelling on sinful desires
📚 Reading Immoral Books Engaging in literature that promotes sin
👿 Leading Others to Sin Encouraging or approving of sinful acts
🌙 Evil Dreams Sinful inclinations revealed in sleep
💭 Malicious Thoughts Planning wrongdoing in the mind
🚬 Bad Habits Knowing something is harmful but continuing it
😠 Holding Grudges Refusing to forgive
🗞️ Gossip Speaking ill of others
🤬 Wrath Excessive anger
🍑 Sexual Immorality Living for bodily pleasure
🍔 Gluttony Overeating, excessive consumption
🚨 Rape Sexual violence against another
🎭 Addiction to Pleasure Inability to resist temptations of the flesh
🤬 Swearing Using vulgar language
🏛️ Blasphemy Speaking against God and the faith
🤷 Lack of Focus Inattentiveness in spiritual matters
❄️ Indifference Cold-heartedness towards others
😤 Resentment Holding onto anger and bitterness
❤️‍🩹 Coldness of Heart Lack of love for God and others
💸 Greediness Selfishness, unwillingness to share
🔪 Betrayal Exposing others to harm through deceit
❌ Negligence Failing to fulfill responsibilities
🏛️ Oath-Breaking Swearing false oaths
🤡 Disrespect Mocking or ridiculing others
🛌 Laziness Avoiding work or responsibilities
🎭 Hypocrisy Pretending to be virtuous while sinning
👩‍👩‍👦 Disrespect for Parents Neglecting or dishonoring them
💢 Hatred Holding animosity towards others
⚠️ Heresy Accepting false religious teachings
🤲 Withholding Help from the Needy Failing to aid the poor and suffering
💔 Adultery Being unfaithful to one’s spouse
👶 Abortion Ending an unborn child’s life
🍷 Drunkenness Excessive drinking leading to sin
🔪 Murder Taking a human life
🧙‍♂️ Sorcery Engaging in magic or occult practices
🏴‍☠️ Lying Deception in speech or actions
🛐 Idolatry Worshiping anything other than God
🍽️ Gluttony Indulgence in excess
😞 Despair Losing hope in God’s mercy
🔄 Taking Revenge Seeking harm against others
🚫 Masturbation Self-gratification
🗣️ Spreading Falsehoods Slandering others
🔎 Excessive Curiosity Seeking unnecessary or sinful knowledge
🏃‍♂️ Theft Taking what does not belong to you
🙏 Lack of Prayer Neglecting one’s spiritual duties
🚫 Disobedience Rejecting rightful authority
💄 Vanity Excessive concern with appearance
🌎 Worldliness Placing material possessions above faith
⛪ Neglecting Church Services Failing to attend or participate in worship
💸 Financial Misuse Wasting money or using it for sinful purposes
🤲 Neglecting Charity Refusing to help those in need
❓ Doubting God Lack of faith in His guidance
🎭 Immoral Entertainment Watching or engaging in sinful content
🍖 Breaking Fast Eating forbidden foods during fasting periods
✝️ Profaning Holy Things Disrespecting sacred objects
⛪ Desecration of the Church Causing damage or disorder in places of worship
🙏 False Piety Practicing faith for outward show
🤬 Cursing Wishing harm upon others
🏚️ Neglecting the Needy Ignoring those in poverty
🤥 Betrayal of Trust Violating confidence for personal gain
🔮 Sorcery Engaging in witchcraft or divination
💎 Greed Hoarding wealth instead of using it for good

🙏 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.

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