Many catechetical texts list seven major Holy Mysteries: Baptism, Chrismation, the Eucharist, Confession, Holy Unction, Marriage, and Ordination. Orthodox teaching, however, does not reduce God's sacramental life to a closed checklist. The Church's whole life is filled with blessing, prayer, worship, and grace.
Baptism, Chrismation, and Communion
Baptism is entrance into the death and resurrection of Christ. Chrismation, normally given together with Baptism in Orthodox practice, is the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit. The newly received person is then brought into Eucharistic communion.
Confession and healing
Confession is the mystery of repentance and reconciliation. Holy Unction is connected with healing of soul and body. Both remind the faithful that salvation is not abstract: Christ meets real wounds, sins, weakness, and need.
Marriage and Ordination
Marriage blesses the union of husband and wife as a path of faithfulness, sacrifice, and salvation. Ordination sets apart bishops, priests, and deacons for service to the Church according to Orthodox order.
Specific requirements for reception into the Church, confession discipline, marriage, and sacramental participation are pastoral matters. Always speak with the local priest.