Sunday of Our Holy Forefathers

This Sunday, the second Sunday before Christmas, honors the ancestors of Christ according to the flesh, including the patriarchs and prophets of the Old Testament.

The connection to The Parable of the Great Banquet lies in the themes of invitation and inclusion. Just as the master in the parable extends his invitation to those who were initially overlooked or marginalized, Sunday of the Holy Forefathers celebrates the faith and righteousness of the Old Testament figures who awaited the coming of the Messiah. These forefathers, through their faith, became part of God's plan of salvation, which is now extended to all people through Christ
This celebration reminds us of the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament, highlighting the inclusivity of God's kingdom and the importance of responding to His invitation.