The '''holy mysteries''' or '''sacraments''' in the Orthodox Church are vessels of the mystical participation in divine [[grace]] of mankind. In a general sense, the Orthodox Church considers everything which is in and of the Church as sacramental or mystical.
*[http://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/history_timothy_ware_2.htm#n5 Orthodox Church] by Bishop [[Kallistos Ware]]