Title: Holy Sacraments in the Orthodox Church » Saint John the Evangelist Orthodox Church
Headings: Holy Sacraments in the Orthodox Church
Holy Sacraments in the Orthodox Church
Table of Contents
What is a Sacrament?
Baptism
Chrismation
Eucharist
Confession
Holy Unction
Marriage
Holy Orders
What about women?
Conclusion
Learn About The Orthodox Faith
Right From Your Inbox!

Content: The Church offers unction to all who are sick in body, mind, or spirit, not just those near death. The Orthodox Church celebrates this Mystery for all its members on Holy Wednesday during Great Lent. Marriage
Through the sacrament of holy Matrimony in the Orthodox Church, God (through the priest) joins a man and a woman as husband and wife. ( Note: this differs from Roman Catholic practice, in which the man and woman confer the sacrament on each other, with the priest serving only as a witness.) In marriage, they enter into a new relationship with God, the Church, and each other. One focused on mutual love and self-sacrifice. According to Orthodox teachings, Marriage is not simply a social institution or legal contract. It is an eternal vocation of the Kingdom of God that continues from this life into the age to come. Husband and wife are called by the Holy Spirit to share their Christian life together in all respects.