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Three suicide attempts. Will this sin be forgiven?translated

November 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Reader question:

Father, I had 3 suicide attempts. I pray morning and evening, if possible I read the Gospel and the Bible. Will this sin be forgiven me?

Mikhail

Priest's answer:

Archpriest Andrey EFANOV

God bless you, dear Mikhail!

You need to repent of your three suicide attempts in confession. Sincere repentance means not only regret for what you did, but also a clear understanding that you yourself consider those actions to be erroneous, incorrect, and therefore you will not repeat them.

Look at the church schedule when confession will be, and come. No details needed: just the fact of three suicide attempts.

Well done for praying and reading the Bible! Now we must learn to go to confession at least once a month and immediately ask the priest about Communion. Take communion immediately as soon as he blesses you, and henceforth take communion at least once a month.

How to prepare for communion? How to prepare for communion for a child? What prayers should you read? Is it possible for pregnant or nursing mothers to meet all the requirements?…

In the Sacrament of Confession, a person is forgiven of a sin committed. In the Sacrament of Communion, he is given grace to no longer...

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