Melkite Greek Catholic Church Information Center Great Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ

Feast of Feasts and Great Feasts
Feast	Event Commem- orated	Action of Event	Significance of Event	Celebrate	Apostolos	Gospel	Date	Class
Transfig- uration of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ	Jesus Christ's transfig- uration	Jesus Christ showing His disciples "...as much of His glory as they could behold...".	Jesus Christ is both fully Holy God and fully man.	ºReve- lation of glory of Holy God ºConfir- mation of two natures of Jesus Christ both fully Holy God and fully human.	2 Pet. 1:10-19	Mt. 17:1-9	6 Aug.	Great Feast Class 1

6 August - Great Feast of the Transfiguration of Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ took The Holy, Glorious and Illustrious Prince of the Apostles Peter, Glorious Apostle John the Theologian and Evangelist , and Holy Apostle James, Brother of John the Evangelist with Him onto Mount Tabor, where He revealed to them His Divine Nature to the extent that human eyes could see it and human flesh could experience it. Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ appeared in His divine glory, transfigured into a figure dazzling with light. The Apostles saw Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ conversing with the Holy Prophet Moses and The Holy Prophet Elias. The Apostles, stricken by the vision of Divine Glory, fell down.
Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ showed them "as much of His glory as they could behold". The Gospel says that they fell stunned on the ground, overcome by the revelation of the Divine Glory in Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Afterwards, Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ strictly told the Apostles not to tell anyone what they had seen.
The hymns for the feast tell us that Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ did revealed to His Apostles His Divine Nature to the extent that human eyes could see it and human flesh could experience it:

"...so that having seen You in glory, they would not be dismayed at the time of your suffering..."
"...You showed the reality of the resurrection You are to grant us, in your love for humanity and your almighty power as God..."

We celebrate this feast not only as a revelation of the glory of Holy God but also as confirmation of the two natures of Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ--both fully Holy God and fully Man.

Our Transfiguration

Each one of us is called to be transfigured--changed by the power of Holy God so that we also shine with divine love and grace.

The Great Feast of the of the Transfiguration of Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ and the Great Feast of the Dormition of The Theotokos, on August 15, remind us of our need to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in our own transfiguration toward the holiness and perfection that God created us to share with the Holy Trinity. We work toward this transfiguration by prayer, fasting, and sharing the many gifts God has given us.

Each one of us shares in Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ's divinity just as Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ shares our humanity. Hopefully, we too will ultimately be transfigured to new and perfect life with Holy God in eternity.

Ikon

The Icon of the Transfiguration shows Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ surrounded by the glorious light of His divinity and clothed in the same garments in which He is depicted in all representations of the Resurrection. To Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ's left is Moses, holding the Tablets of the Law, and to His right is The Holy Prophet Elias the Thesbite. Also, the icon shows the disciples fallen and tumbling down the hill, overcome with the dazzling glory of God revealed in Jesus.

Kontakion, Troparion, Exapostilarion, and Vespers Sticheron

KONTAKION (TONE 7)
On the mountain You were transfigured, O Christ our God, and your Disciples saw as much of your glory as they could hold, so that when they should see You crucified, they would know that You suffered willingly, and would proclaim to the world that You are truly the Splendor of the Father.

TROPARION (TONE 7)
You were transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, showing your Disciples as much of your glory as they could hold. Let your eternal light shine also upon us sinners, through the prayers of the Mother of God. O Giver of Light, glory to You.

Apostolos

2 Peter 1:10-19

Gospel

Mt. 17:1-9

Antiphon

O Son of God, who were transfigured on Mount Tabor, save us who sing to You. Alleluia.
Khallisna YabnAllah, ya man tajalla 'ala Tour Thabour, nahul muranneemeena Laka. Haleloueya.

Feasting

We feast on The Great Feast of the of the Transfiguration of Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ even though this Great Feast is during the The Fast for the Great Feast of the Dormition of The Theotokos. The reason is that fasting is forbidden on all Great Feast days with the exception of The Great Feast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Lifegiving Holy Cross.

Paper

The Feast of the Transfiguration, August 6 Saint Ann's Melkite Catholic Church, West Patterson, NJ

More Information

The Transfiguration Saint Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Lawrence, Massachusetts, Click on Fixed Feasts of the Lord

Ikon

The Transfiguration Saint Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Lawrence, Massachusetts, Click on Fixed Feasts of the Lord

Preparation
Day	Commemorate	Date	Apostolos	Gospel
Preparation of Transfig- uration	Holy Martyr Eusignuis	5	1 Pet. 1:1-2:10	of the day

Celebration
Day	Commemorate	Date	Apostolos	Gospel
Transfig- uration of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ	Jesus Christ's transfig- uration	6	2 Pet. 1:10-19	Mt. 17:1-9
Second Day Celebration	Holy Martyr Dometius	7	2 Cor. 11:5-21a 1 Tim 3:13-4:5	Mk. 4:1-9 Lk. 9-51-56 10-22-24 13:22
Third Day Celebration	Holy Confessor Emilian, Bishop of Cyrica	8
Fourth Day Celebration	Holy Apostle Mathias	9
Fifth Day Celebration	Holy Martyr, Archdeacon Lawrence	10
Sixth Day Celebration	Holy Martyr Euplus Deacon	11
Seventh Day Celebration	Holy Martyrs Photius and Anicetus	12
Leave taking Transfig- uration	transfer of remains of Holy Maximus Confessor	13

Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ's Feast of Feasts and Great Feasts
Feast	Event Commem- orated	Action of Event	Significance of Event	Celebrate	Apostolos	Gospel	Date	Class
Annun- ciation of Theotokos Ever Virgin Mary	Jesus Christ's conception in human form Incar- nation.	Future Theotokos' accepting Holy God's will saying yes to Holy God.	Holy God becomes human Incar- nation.	Beginning of process of our redemption.	Heb. 2:11-18	Lk. 1:24-38	25 March	Great Feast Class 2
Nativity According to Flesh of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ	Jesus Christ's birth in human form.	Jesus Christ being born in human form.	Messiah is born.	Jesus Christ's birthday.	Gal. 4:4-7	Mt. 2:1-12	25 Dec.	Great Feast Class 1
Circum- cision of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ	Jesus Christ's Naming and Circum- cision.	Jesus Christ submitted to Mosaic Law.	Jesus Christ is named	Jesus Christ's Naming and Circum- cision.	Col. 2:8-12	Lk. 2:20-21, 40-52	1 Jan.	Feast Class 3
ºHoly Hypapanty of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ ºPurifi- cation of Theotokos	ºJesus Christ's presen- tation at Temple. ºTheotokos' purification.	Theotokos bringing Jesus Christ to Temple at prescribed time for prescribed rituals.	Messiah's first meeting with His people.	A step in process of our redemption.	Heb. 7:7-17	Lk. 2:22-40	2 Feb.	Great Feast Class 2
Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ	Jesus Christ's baptism	Holy Prophet and Glorious Fore- runner John Baptist baptizing Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ in River Jordan.	ºAs an adult, Jesus Christ shows His people that He is Holy God (manifestation Jesus Christ to the world). ºHoly God shows His people that Holy God is a Holy Trinity.	ºJesus Christ is Holy God. ºHoly God is a Holy Trinity	Tim. 2:11-14, 3:4-7	Mt. 3:13-17	6 Jan.	Great Feast Class 1
Transfig- uration of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ	Jesus Christ's transfig- uration	Jesus Christ showing His disciples "...as much of His glory as they could behold...".	Jesus Christ is both fully Holy God and fully man.	ºReve- lation of glory of Holy God ºConfir- mation of two natures of Jesus Christ both fully Holy God and fully human.	2 Pet. 1:10-19	Mt. 17:1-9	6 Aug.	Great Feast Class 1
Triumphal Entry of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ into Jerusalem Holy and Glorious Palm Sun. Shaneeneh	Jesus Christ's triumphal entrance into Jerusalem.	Children throwing garments into Jesus Christ's path, pulling down branches from olive and palm trees, putting them in the road, and waving them in air, shouting "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!"	Jesus Christ's people hailing Him as Messiah.	Jesus Christ is Messiah.	Phil. 4:4-9	John 12:1-18	7 days before Pascha	Great Feast Class 1
Great and Holy Friday	Jesus Christ's death in human form on Holy Cross	Jesus Christ dies on Holy Cross	Holy God redeems our souls.	We have possi- bility of "eternal life".	1 Cor. 1:18-24	John 5:48-55	2 days before Pascha	Great Holy Fri.
Holy and Glorious Pascha	Jesus Christ's resurrection in human form	Jesus Christ rising from dead and giving "eternal life" to good.	ºJesus Christ is Holy God. ºOpening possi- bility of "eternal life"	ºJesus Christ's victory over death. ºWe have possi- bility of "eternal life".	Acts 1:1-9	John 1:1-17	1st Sun. after 1st full moon after 03/20 Ear- liest is 03/22 latest is 04/25.	Feasts of Feasts
Ascension into Heaven of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ	Jesus Christ's ascension in human form into heaven.	Jesus Christ going to heaven.	Jesus Christ is Holy God.	Jesus Christ's victory over death.	Acts 1:1-12	Lk. 24:36-53	40th day of Pascha	Great Feast Class 1
Exaltation of Precious and Lifegiving Holy Cross	Jesus Christ's Holy Cross is found.	ºSt Helena finding Holy Cross ºRecovering Holy Cross from Persians, returning It to Jerusalem, and raising It up (exalting).	Holy Cross is a sign of glory and victory.	Jesus Christ's victory over death.	1 Cor. 1:18-24	John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28a, 30-35a	14 Sept.	Great Feast Class 1

Liturgical Cycle

Great Feast Days

Feasts Days - Specific

Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ
The Theotokos
The Holy Prophet and Glorious Forerunner John the Baptist

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