The sacrament in which the believer confesses sins before a priest and receives forgiveness.
În Biserica Ortodoxă, spovedania se face de obicei în fața unei icoane, iar la sfârșit preotul pune epitrahilul pe capul credinciosului și citește rugăciunea de dezlegare. În Biserica Catolică, spovedania se poate face și în confesional.
Preotul păstrează taina spovedaniei: nu are voie să dezvăluie nimic din ce a auzit.
See also
- ConfessionalThe wooden booth in which a Catholic priest hears confession through a grille.
- EpitrachelionThe long band worn by the priest around the neck and hanging down in front; the sign of priestly grace.
- Spiritual father (duhovnic)The priest to whom a believer regularly confesses and who guides their spiritual life.
In the same category
- AkathistA hymn of praise and supplication to Christ, the Mother of God or a saint, said standing.
- All-night vigilThe long night service on the eve of great feasts and patronal days, combining Vespers and Matins.
- BaptismThe rite of entry into the Church, by immersion in water or pouring, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- Byzantine chantThe traditional monophonic chant of the Orthodox Church, organised in eight modes ("tones").
- ChrismationThe sacrament given right after Baptism, by anointing with holy chrism; it seals the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- ConfirmationThe rite in which young people personally affirm the faith into which they were baptised.