[[Image:Relics.jpg|thumb|200px300px|Various relics in front of an [[epitaphios]].]]
'''Relics''' 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 saints usually are embedded in [[altar]] tables during [[consecration of a church|consecration of church]]es.