The Transfiguration commemorates the event in which Jesus Christ revealed His divine glory to Peter, James, and John on the mountain, traditionally identified as Mount Tabor.
What happened at the Transfiguration?
Christ's appearance became radiant, His garments shone, Moses and Elijah appeared with Him, and the voice of the Father identified Jesus as His beloved Son.
Why is light so important in Orthodox spirituality?
The feast became deeply connected with Orthodox teaching about participation in God's grace and the transformation of the human person. See What Does Theosis Mean?
The Transfiguration is one of the Twelve Great Feasts.
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Established with the blessing of V. Rev. Fr. Wiaczeslaw, Rector of Orthodox Christian Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (NY). |
