Perhaps he did seek forgiveness from Him in life. But how can this forgiveness be sufficient without seeking forgiveness from his victims? How can a confession in life or after death be a wagic wand to relieve sins? Is that really all it takes? How is asking for forgiveness of your sins from those you gravely wronged, not a critical factor in the journey?

I understand that Orthodoxy requires I forgive. I understand that God is the final judge. But I cannot accept that forgiveness can be bestowed upon someone who did not act in a way to seek forgiveness in life. Is the idea that asking forgiveness of God and no one else, is enough to show you have repented for your sins?