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{{stub}}[[Image:Relics|thumb|200px|Various relics in front of an [[epitaphios]].]]'''Relics''' are portions of the earthly remains of Orthodox believers, usually in reference to persons who have been recognized as [[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 saints usually are embedded in [[altar]] tables during [[Consecration 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.