The Icon of the Transfiguration of the Savior

The Transfiguration of Christ is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on August 6 and August 19 (according to Old Calendarists), using the Gregorian Calendar, Julian Calendar, and Revised Julian Calendar. Jesus had gone with his disciples Peter, James, and John to Mount Tabor. Christ’s appearance was changed while they watched into a glorious radiant figure. There appeared Elijah and Moses, speaking with Jesus. The disciples were amazed and terribly afraid. This event shows forth the divinity of Christ, so that the disciples would understand after his Ascension that He was truly the radiant splendor of the Father, and that his Passion was voluntary (Mark 9:2-9). It also shows the possibility of our own theosis. This event was the subject of some debates between Gregory Palamas and Barlaam of Calabria. Barlaam believed that the light shining from Jesus was created light, while Gregory maintained the disciples were given grace to perceive the uncreated light of God. This supported Gregory’s larger argument that although we cannot know God in His essence, we can know Him in his energies, as He reveals Himself. Accounts of the Transfiguration are found in the Bible: Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36, and II Peter 1:16-19. TRISAGION FILMS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT 1. SUPPORT: If you enjoy our videos, please consider supporting our effort via PayPal or on Patreon. PayPal at - Patreon at - 2. SUBSCRIBE: To be notified about future videos: @Trisagionfilms/featured 3. CONNECT: Join the discussion on our other social media channels. Facebook - Instagram - Twitter -- Website - 4. CONNECT FOR MORE: Subscribe to any of our Channels: FILMS & DOCUMENTARIES: @Trisagionfilms/featured LIVE STREAMING: @TrisagionLivestreams/featured CHILDREN’S VIDEOS: @TrisagionFilmsforchildre-ou6dj/videos PODCASTS: 5. THANK YOU: TrisagionFilms is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to bring the Orthodox faith to all by presenting tangible theology through original videos and articles, all to the glory of God. We cover aspects of Orthodox worship and practice, pilgrimage, the lives of the saints, iconography and the sacred arts, and recordings of homilies, interviews, and special events.