March 15 is Sunday of the Judge

The Fifth Sunday of Great Lent is celebrated as the Sunday of the Judge in Armenia, which falls on March 15 this year. It commemorates the parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8), emphasizing persistence in prayer and faith.

The parable features a persistent widow who frequently appeals to a corrupt judge who "neither feared God nor respected man". To gain peace, the judge finally grants her request, not out of justice, but to stop her constant appeals.

The lesson emphasizes the importance of continuous, persistent prayer and the pursuit of righteousness. It encourages believers that if a corrupt judge can act, God will surely hear the prayers of His people.

After the parable, Christ questions, "But will the Son of Man find faith on earth when He comes?". This highlights the fear that many may face judgment rather than inherit the Kingdom of God.