{{stub}}[[Image:Relics.jpg|thumb|300px|Various relics in front of an [[epitaphios]].]]The '''relicsRelics''' are portions of the earthly remains of Orthodox believers, usually [[saint]]s. Relics may also include clothing and [[vestments]] worn by saints, or items such as pieces of the [[True Cross]]. Particles of relics of saintsusually are embedded in [[altar]]tables during [[consecration of a church|consecration of church] ]es. The relics of the saints are [[venerateveneration|venerated]]d because in Orthodox belief the body remains temple of the [[Holy Spirit]] even after death. 

"Though the soul is not present a power resides in the bodies of the [[saint]]s saints because of the righteous soul which has for so many years dwelt in it, or used it as its minister."

[[God]] also performs [[miracle]]s through the holy relics of [[saint]]ssaints, in this way revealing His his glory and glorifying His his saints in whom He he is pleased. One example is the relics of Saint [[Nectarios of Aegina|Nektarios]], which emitted a sweet-smelling sweat after he had passed away and showed no sign of decay until 20 years after his death.

==Articles on Relics=====Articles available online=External links==*[http://www.firebirdvideosstinnocentchurch.com/articles/whyrelics.htm html Why Relics?]*[http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/general/relics_place.aspx The Place of Holy Relics in the Orthodox Church] (or [http://www.orthodoxphotos.com/Holy_Relics/index.shtml here]) - by St. [[Justin Popovich]]

==Books and Studies==*[http://conciliarpress.bizhosting.com/holy_relics.html Holy Relics] - A pamphlet by T. L. Frazier==Pictures of Relicsrelics==

==See alsoFurther reading==*[[:Category:Saints]]*[[Resurrection]]''Holy Relics'' - A pamphlet by T. L. Frazier ISBN 978-1888212099