Mystery of Repentance

The Mystery of Repentance is offered immediately following Saturday Liturgy.

Guidelines for the reception of the Mystery of Repentance:

All practicing Catholics (Roman, Eastern, and Oriental) who have been baptized according to the standards of their particular church may receive the Holy Mystery of Repentance (also known as the Sacrament of Confession in the Roman Church). All baptized members of the Eastern or Oriental Orthodox churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, or the Polish National Church who are in good standing with their church and who spontaneously request it may receive the Holy Mystery of Repentance, but they are counseled to follow the guidelines their own churches have set. All others are encouraged to seek out their own ministers or to inquire about the practices and beliefs of the Byzantine Catholic Church. In order to avail yourself of the forgiveness the Lord offers through the Mystery of Repentance, you need only approach Father after Saturday Liturgy or at any other time by appointment. After Liturgy, Father will be standing beside the ikon of Christ at the ikonostas waiting for any penitents to approach. If you are Roman Catholic or otherwise have not confessed according to the eastern tradition, you may mention this to Father who will be happy to guide you through it. It is never too late to be reconciled with the Lord!