The Transfiguration commemorates Christ revealing His divine glory to Peter, James, and John on the mountain traditionally identified as Tabor.
Who appears with Christ? Moses and Elijah stand with Him, representing the Law and the Prophets and showing the continuity of God's saving work.
Why are grapes or fruit blessed in some parishes? Local traditions connect the feast with thanksgiving for the first fruits of the harvest.
It 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). |
