Question #117

of An Orthodox Catechism

Question
Is it lawful to swear by Saints, or other Creatures?
Answer
No, for a lawful Oath is an Invocation of God, whereby we desire that he, as the only searcher of Hearts, bear Witness unto the Truth, and will punish the Swearer if he1wittingly swear falsely: but this Honour2agreeth to no Creature.