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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 ==
When one enters the interior of the Orthodox church it is like stepping into a whole new world of color and light.
The interior of an Orthodox church is frequently very beautiful. Orthodoxy recognizes that beauty is an important dimension of human life. As the pious woman poured her most precious oil on the feet of Our Lord, Orthodoxy seeks always to offer to God what is best and most beautiful.
== References ==
[http://www.goarch.org Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]
[http://www.oca.org Orthodox Church in America]