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Les '''reliques''' 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.

The relics of the saints are [[veneration|venerated]] 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 saints because of the righteous soul which has for so many years dwelt in it, or used it as its minister."