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Holy Communion

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The question

If a man commits adultery and his wife divorces him, will he be able to receive Holy Communion if he shows true repentance?

The answer

This person has to show true repentance and remorse after which the church will decide on a period of time that he should spend in penance before he can partake in the communion.

Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)

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