On Holy Tuesday the Church calls to remembrance two parables, which are related to the Second Coming. The one is the parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-3); the other the parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). These parables point to the inevitability of the Parousia and deal with such subjects as spiritual vigilance, stewardship, accountability and judgment.
Read more about the Services Of The Bridegroom on Great Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Recorded on April 7, 2015 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA.