Tuesday of the Holy Pascha Week “The lamps” which they carry in their hands are their works, of which it was said above, “Let your works shine before men.” Or, by the five virgins, is denoted a five-fold continence from the allurements of the flesh; for our appetite must be held from gratification of the eyes, ears, smell, taste, and touch. – St Augustine of Hippo • • • #coptic #orthodox #orthodoxy #pascha #parableofthetenvirgins #augustineofhippo #paschaweek #holyweek