Why challenge the practice of mandatory confession
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February 28, 2021 15:27 IST
Some members of Kerala’s Malankara Orthodox Church have alleged that the sacrament had been misused for blackmailing and even sexual harassment of women parishioners
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Some members of Kerala’s Malankara Orthodox Church have alleged that the sacrament had been misused for blackmailing and even sexual harassment of women parishioners
There are seven sacraments rites of devotion that are considered holy and a channel for god’s blessings by Catholic and Orthodox Christians across the world. These sacraments baptism, eucharist (holy communion), confirmation, reconciliation (confession), anointing of the sick, marriage and ordination lay the very foundation for the church and its believers.