Mysteries

The term is used in the Eastern Christian Churches to refer to what the Western Christian Church calls Sacraments and Sacramentals. There are numerous mysteries, including baptism, christmation, fasting, holy communion, repentance, marrriage and holy unction. (Read more)

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See Mysteries (overview) for more information

Related topics

• Sacrament | Sacramental
• Specific mysteries
  • Baptism | Eastern Orthodoxy: Baptism
  • Chrismation
  • Eastern Orthodoxy: Fasting
  • Holy Communion Eastern Orthodoxy: Holy Communion
  • Repentance | Eastern Orthodoxy: Repentance
  • Marriage | Marriage
  • Holy Unction
  • Monasticism
  • Eastern Orthodoxy: Holy Orders
• Eastern Orthodoxy

Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons

Mysteries (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)

For related quotations see Mysteries (quotes)

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