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'''Virtue''' (Greek α�?ετηαρετη; Latin ''virtus'') is the habitual, well-established, readiness or disposition of man's powers directing them to some goodness of act.{{ref|1}} Virtue is moral excellence of a man or a woman. The word α�?ετη αρετη is derived from the Greek arete (α�?ετηαρετη). As applied to humans, a virtue is a good character trait. The Latin word ''virtus'' literally means "manliness," from ''vir'', "man" in the masculine sense; and referred originally to masculine, warlike virtues such as courage. In one of the many ironies of etymology, in English the word "virtue" is often used to refer to a woman's chastity.

In the Greek it is more properly called ηθικη α�?ετηαρετη, or "habitual excellence." It is something practiced at all times. The virtue of perseverance is needed for all and any virtue since it is a habit of character and must be used continuously in order for any person to maintain oneself in virtue. The Orthodox Church teaches that the body, as well as the soul, must be trained and disciplined because man is a unity of soul and body. [[Fasting]] and self-control are the primary source of all good and the foundation of acquiring virtue.