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==Irvingian Churches== In the [[Irvingian Church]]es, such as the [[New Apostolic Church]], persons may confess their sins to an Apostle.<ref name="NAC2020"/> The Apostle is then able to "take the confession and proclaim absolution".<ref name="NAC2020"/> A seal of confession ensures that confidentiality between the Apostle and Penitent is maintained.<ref name="NAC2020"/> In cases of grave urgency, any priestly minister can hear confessions and pronounce absolutions.<ref name="NAC2020">{{cite web |title=12.4.4 Confession |url=https://nak.org/en/kennenlernen/katechismus?id=b8fccc35-a33b-4264-8d0c-cdf2e11d3e8a |publisher=[[New Apostolic Church]] |access-date=8 February 2021 |language=English |date=18 December 2020}}</ref> In the Irvingian Christian denominations, auricular confession is not necessary for forgiveness, but it provides peace if a believer feels burdened.<ref name="NAC2020"/>
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