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Do you have to have a Holy Symbol in one of your hands to use it ... (a) in your attacks, (b) to gain advantage of any special effects ?

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No,

A character does not need to hold a Holy Symbol in his or her hands to benefit from it in any way.

From the Rules Compendium pg274

Unlike other implements, a holy symbol can be used whether it is worn or held. If a creature wears or holds more than one holy symbol, none of these symbols function until only one remains (this rule is usually relevant only to magic holy symbols).

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does the compendium say whether the holy symbol must be visibly displayed when worn, or can it be worn under clothing/armor? – SteveED Apr 18 '12 at 0:54
@SteveED - nothing directly on point no. I don't think there is any obvious benefit one way or the other. – Pat Ludwig Apr 18 '12 at 2:28
@SteveED that's really a question for your DM and not a rulebook. – DreadGazebo Apr 18 '12 at 19:57
@DreadGazebo - actually I always thought the cleric had to forcefully display the holy symbol in one of his hands to gain it's benefits, so I'm glad this question came up. – SteveED Apr 19 '12 at 2:51

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