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yesterday comment added Dan @Foreignaffairs I have definitely seen people do it but my presumption is that's more cultural. I similarly see non-Christians in a business context place their hand on the chest when apologizing to others for, e.g., arriving late to a meeting.
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2 days ago comment added Foreign affairs @Dan what about just puting hand on the chest? my orthodox friend told me he remembers something like this.
2 days ago comment added Dan I'm Orthodox and have never heard of this practice outside of when it occurs in the Gospel readings (e.g., Luke 18:13)
2 days ago comment added Foreign affairs @PeterTurner I'd like to get info about its origin, so the obligation question is less important to my opinion, if I have 2 choices to leave this question with inquiry of its origin or its obligation, I'd prefer the first. If both can stay together, it's the best. Thanks
2 days ago comment added Sean Duggan newadvent.org/cathen/02751a.htm
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2 days ago comment added Peter Turner I think you should make two questions, especially since this doesn't seem to be obligatory (let alone a thing) in the Orthodox liturgies.
2 days ago comment added GratefulDisciple No problem, just an FYI.
2 days ago comment added Foreign affairs It doesn't specify the time or the texts that show where it started. It indeed shows that it's an ancient tradition (without specification) that still exists. Yes, I know that I can answer, but I still don't know the answer:)
2 days ago comment added Foreign affairs here is another explanation about this tradition: youtube.com/watch?v=jo7XEdkxcEk
2 days ago comment added Foreign affairs Thanks to making the definition clearer by you (Penitential Act) I could find more explanation about it from the sa,e author of the Instagram video. facebook.com/watch/?v=472126300770743
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2 days ago comment added GratefulDisciple Of course, it's okay. I edited the question for you, but feel free to submit your own edits to make your intention clearer.
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2 days ago comment added Foreign affairs @GratefulDisciple Would it be ok to ask about both? I want to know about this tradition generally whther it's in public or the one on one.
2 days ago comment added GratefulDisciple You may want to clarify your question, whether you're asking about the one on one sacrament of confession, or public behavior of the Faithful in a celebration of Mass during the Penitential Act.
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