Confession

The Mystery of Repentance (Russian покаяние, pokayaniye) or Confession 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 sins that are confessed.
Confession is made to a confessor (Russian духовник, dukhovnik), usually a parish priest.