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Dimitriados Ignatius: "Forgive too, and then you will see that heaven begins on this earth"translated

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Watch the short video prepared by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Dimitrias and Almyros, Mr. Ignatios, for Matthew VI Sunday.

"Before Christ heals the paralytic of Capernaum, he forgives his sins, as God and as man. And he delivered to all of us, to be able to accept forgiveness, after he called the Apostles, bishops and priests to give forgiveness to people until today. And this means participation in the Mystery of Penance, which requires two things: first, humility. To accept that I need God's mercy and forgiveness and to humble myself before a man who is the priest. At the same time love. The love to forgive whoever I hurt, whoever I consider to be against me. Christ heals man in soul and body. The Mystery of Penance is the mystery of a healing that our soul needs. Come on my brother! Don't be afraid! Experience this joy of forgiveness. Forgive too, and then you will see that heaven begins on this earth and Resurrection is an event of eternity."

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Γιώργος Δημητρίου

Really, the part that says "forgive too" stuck with me. How many times do we hold onto something old and then complain that our soul is heavy? I will watch the video again, because I need it.

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Florin Stoica

Yes, that's exactly what hit me too - "συγχώρεσε κι εύς". I'm also holding on to an old grudge from a co-worker from two years ago, and I can feel it pulling me down when I get in the truck. I'm going to watch this video tonight, maybe it will give me the courage to let things go.

أنطون حداد

Αλήθεια, αυτό το “συγχώρεσε κι εσύ” που είπε ο Δεσπότης με έκανε να σταθώ. Κρατάω και νιώθω πώς μου βαραίνει τις προσευχές κάθε Κυριακή. Θα ξαναδώ το βιντεάκι απόψε, μήπως βρω το θάρρος να το αφήσω.

Φωτεινή Σταθοπούλου

Giorgos is right, this "forgive too" is what makes it more difficult. I still hold something from the past with a distant cousin and then wonder why my heart is heavy. I'll watch the video again too, maybe I'll get some courage. The same thing happens to me with an old colleague from the hospital. Every time I remember that misunderstanding, I feel the weight on my back like I'm carrying an extra shift. I'll try to leave it before next week, see if the day lightens up a bit. What keeps you the most, George?

نور عبود

Anton, I too once held a grudge against an old neighbor over a simple dispute over the garden, and I felt like it was hindering my prayers. After I decided to actually forgive him, I felt a strange lightness. Try telling the priest about this feeling during confession, perhaps he will give you practical advice.

Νίκος Μιχαηλίδης

You're right Fotini, this "sorry too" is what sticks the most. I'm still burdened by an old dispute with my father's cousin about something inherited, every time I remember it I feel like carrying useless papers to the office. I'll watch the video again too, maybe we'll get some courage together.

Μαρία Θεοδώρου

You're right Fotini, it's this "forgive too" that sticks with me the most. I'm still holding onto something from an old misunderstanding with my neighbor about dogs coming into my garden, and then I feel the soil in my hands heavier when I plant. I'll watch the video again with my husband tonight, maybe we'll both get some courage. What do you think about leaving it with the cousin?

Νίκη Παππά

You are right Fotini, this "forgive too" is what makes it more difficult. I still have an old misunderstanding with my grandmother about the bread I used to make and she didn't like the dough, every time I bake I feel like I have flour stuck to my fingers. I will watch the video too, maybe it will help us both. What do you think about starting with the cousin?

مريم حداد

Anton, I completely understand this weight you are talking about. I also was carrying something old with a relative of mine, and it came to mind every time I stood in front of the icon. After I decided to go to the priest and speak frankly, I felt that the anger began to gradually dissolve. Have you tried simply praying for the same person, even if the prayer is short?

فادي صايغ

Mary, your words about the anger that gradually dissolves after confession are exactly similar to what I experienced with church bread. I prayed for the person many times, and every time I felt my heart lighten a little. Have you tried adding the person's name to your daily morning prayer?