God gave us a soul, but our body is inherited from our parents and grand parents ( St. Seraphim of Vyrytsa )
The Elder said that God gave us a soul, but our body is inherited from our parents and grand parents, that is why together with our body we receive part of their sins. They are waiting for our prayers and feel great joy when we pray for them, and those who are in the Heavenly Kingdom help us.
St. Seraphim of Vyrytsa