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Sacraments

Christian rites understood as sacred signs or means of grace, including their biblical foundations, historical development, and differing interpretations among Christian traditions.

Jew & Greek Articles

The Holy Mysteries

Eastern Orthodox Christians commonly refer to the sacraments as the Holy Mysteries. The choice of words reflects something important about the Orthodox approach to the Christian life. God's…

The Sacraments

Sacraments occupy a central place in Roman Catholic life. Catholicism teaches that Christ instituted visible signs through which God communicates His grace to His people. A sacrament therefore…