Holy Monday Bridegroom Service

Tuesday of Holy Week (sung by anticipation, now on Monday evening) commemorates the parable of the Ten Virgins, Matt. 25:1-13. Ethical preparation and wakefulness are the foundations of vivid faith. The parable of the Ten Virgins is developed around the theme of the Bridegroom: "Why are Thou heedless, O my soul?...Work most diligently with the talent which has been confided to thee; both watch and pray." The hymnologist reminds us, "I do not possess a torch aflame with virtue, and the foolish virgin I imitate when it is the time for action"; and "Into the splendor of thy saints, how can I, who am unholy, enter?" The exhortation is given: "Come, Ye faithful, let us work earnestly for the Master...increase our talent of grace...Wisdom through good works."

The Gospel is Matthew 22:15-23 through 23:39; 24:26 through 26:2.

You may also like the following events from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church:

• This Wednesday, 25th February, 05:30 pm, Presanctified Liturgy in Wilmington
• This Friday, 27th February, 06:00 pm, Salutations in Wilmington
• Next month, 20th March, 09:00 am, Philoptochos Spiritual Retreat in Tamassee