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→The Sacraments
== The Sacraments ==
== The Sacraments/ Divine Mysteries ==
The Orthodox Church uses the Greek word mysterion, instead of sacrament, to denote the divinely instituted rites which manifest sanctifying divine grace. Mysterion means anything hidden or incomprehensible. Its chief meaning is linked to the hidden and secret Will of God related to the salvation of the world, now manifest in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word (Logos).
The Orthodox Church has never formally determined a particular number of Sacraments.
The Orthodox Church has never formally determined a particular number of Sacraments.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, or '''Holy Unction''' as it is also known, reminds the faithful that when in pain, either physical, emotional, or spiritual, Christ is present through the ministry of his Church. Orthodoxy does not view this Sacrament as available only to those who are near death. It is offered to all who are sick in body, mind, or spirit. The Church celebrates the Sacrament for all its members during Holy week on Holy Wednesday.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, or '''Holy Unction''' as it is also known, reminds the faithful that when in pain, either physical, emotional, or spiritual, Christ is present through the ministry of his Church. Orthodoxy does not view this Sacrament as available only to those who are near death. It is offered to all who are sick in body, mind, or spirit. The Church celebrates the Sacrament for all its members during Holy week on Holy Wednesday.
== The House of God ==
== The House of God ==