{{stub}}[[Image:Relics.jpg|thumb|300px|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.

*[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]]

*[http://conciliarpress.bizhosting.com/holy_relics.html ''Holy Relics] '' - A pamphlet by T. L. FrazierISBN 978-1888212099