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The '''ConfessionMystery of Repentance''' (Russian покаяние, ''pokayaniye'') or '''repentanceConfession''' (Greek ἐξομολόγησις, ''exomológēsis'') is one of the [[holy mysteries]] (or sacraments) in the Orthodox Church, as well as many other Christian traditions. Through it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any [[sin|sins]] that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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