The '''relicsRelics''' , in the Orthodox Church, are portions of the earthly remains of Orthodox believers, usually in reference to persons who have been recognized as [[saint]]s. 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 [[venerate]]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 glory and glorifying His saints in whom 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.