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The Transfiguration of Christ is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on August 6 (August 19). The feast commemorates the transfiguration or metamorphosis of Christ on Mount Tabor, when our Lord appeared in His divine glory before the Apostles Peter, James, and John.
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 St.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 2 Peter 1:16-19.
Biblical Story
Historia Bíblica
Celebración de la Fiesta
Himnos
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 St.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 2 Peter 1:16-19.
Biblical Story
The event of the Transfiguration is recorded in three of the four Gospels:Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-8, and Luke 9:28-36. Jesus took the Apostles Peter, James, and John with Him up upon a mountain, and while they were on the mountain Jesus was transfigured. His face shone like the sun, and His garments became glistening white.
Moses and Elijah appeared with Christ, talking to Him. Peter declared how good it was for them to be there and expressed the desire to build three booths for Moses, Elijah, and Christ. This reference to the booths could imply that this occurred during the time of the Feast of Tabernacles when the Jews would be camping out in the fields for the grape harvest; for this Feast had acquired other associations in the course of its history, including the memory of the wanderings in the wilderness recorded in the Old Testament book of Exodus.
While Peter was speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came from the cloud saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him." When the disciples heard this they fell on their faces filled with awe. Jesus came to them and told them to not be afraid. When the three looked up they saw only Jesus.
As Jesus and His disciples came down the mountain, He told them not to speak of what they had seen until He had risen from the dead.
La Transfiguración de Cristo es una de las Grandes Fiestas de la Iglesia Ortodoxa, que se celebra el 6 de agosto (19 de agosto). La fiesta conmemora la transfiguración o metamorfosis de Cristo en el monte Tabor, cuando nuestro Señor apareció en su gloria divina ante los apóstoles Pedro, Santiago y Juan.Moses and Elijah appeared with Christ, talking to Him. Peter declared how good it was for them to be there and expressed the desire to build three booths for Moses, Elijah, and Christ. This reference to the booths could imply that this occurred during the time of the Feast of Tabernacles when the Jews would be camping out in the fields for the grape harvest; for this Feast had acquired other associations in the course of its history, including the memory of the wanderings in the wilderness recorded in the Old Testament book of Exodus.
While Peter was speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them. A voice came from the cloud saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him." When the disciples heard this they fell on their faces filled with awe. Jesus came to them and told them to not be afraid. When the three looked up they saw only Jesus.
As Jesus and His disciples came down the mountain, He told them not to speak of what they had seen until He had risen from the dead.
Celebration of the Feast
Like all feasts of the Master, the Transfiguration is a vigil-ranked feast, though in parish practice a full All-Night Vigil is usually not celebrated. Typically, Great Vespers is conducted on the eve of the feast, and on the morning of the feast, the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom celebrated, traditionally preceded by the Matins service.
The Vespers service includes the readings: Exodus 24:12-18, 33:11-23, 34:4-6, 8; 1Kings 19:3-9, 11-13, 15-16. The Matins service includes the reading: Luke 9:28-36. And the Divine Liturgy: 2 Peter 1:10-19; Matthew 17:1-9.
It is believed that Christ's transfiguration took place at the time of the Jewish Festival of Booths, and that the celebration of the event in the Christian Church became the New Testament fulfillment of the Old Testament feast. Presently it is celebrated on the sixth of August, forty days before the feast, Elevation of the Holy Cross. Just as Peter, James, and John saw the transfiguration before the crucifixion so that they might know who it is who will suffered for them, the Church connects these two feasts to help the faithful understand the mission of Christ and that his suffering was voluntary.
The feast of the Transfiguration of Christ once belonged to the season of Great Lent, but may have been considered too joyous for that time. Saint Gregory Palamas, a great teacher of the Transfiguration, is now celebrated on one of the Sundays of Lent instead.
The Vespers service includes the readings: Exodus 24:12-18, 33:11-23, 34:4-6, 8; 1Kings 19:3-9, 11-13, 15-16. The Matins service includes the reading: Luke 9:28-36. And the Divine Liturgy: 2 Peter 1:10-19; Matthew 17:1-9.
It is believed that Christ's transfiguration took place at the time of the Jewish Festival of Booths, and that the celebration of the event in the Christian Church became the New Testament fulfillment of the Old Testament feast. Presently it is celebrated on the sixth of August, forty days before the feast, Elevation of the Holy Cross. Just as Peter, James, and John saw the transfiguration before the crucifixion so that they might know who it is who will suffered for them, the Church connects these two feasts to help the faithful understand the mission of Christ and that his suffering was voluntary.
The feast of the Transfiguration of Christ once belonged to the season of Great Lent, but may have been considered too joyous for that time. Saint Gregory Palamas, a great teacher of the Transfiguration, is now celebrated on one of the Sundays of Lent instead.
Hymns
Troparion (Tone 7) You were Transfigured on the Mount, O Christ God,Revealing Your glory to Your disciples as far as they could bear it.Let Your everlasting Light shine upon us sinners!Through the prayers of the Theotokos, O Giver of Light, glory to You!
Kontakion (Tone 7) On the Mountain You were Transfigured, O Christ God,And Your disciples beheld Your glory as far as they could see it;So that when they would behold You crucified,They would understand that Your suffering was voluntary,And would proclaim to the world,That You are truly the Radiance of the Father!
Kontakion (Tone 7) On the Mountain You were Transfigured, O Christ God,And Your disciples beheld Your glory as far as they could see it;So that when they would behold You crucified,They would understand that Your suffering was voluntary,And would proclaim to the world,That You are truly the Radiance of the Father!
Forefeast Hymns
Troparion (Tone 4) Come, you faithful, let us welcome the Transfiguration of Christ,And let us joyfully cry as we celebrate the prefeast:"The day of holy gladness has come;The Lord has ascended Mount TaborTo radiate the beauty of His divinity."
Kontakion (Tone 4) Podoben: “Today You have shown forth...”Today all mortal nature shines with the divine TransfigurationAnd cries with exultation:"Christ the Savior is transfigured to save us all!"
Kontakion (Tone 4) Podoben: “Today You have shown forth...”Today all mortal nature shines with the divine TransfigurationAnd cries with exultation:"Christ the Savior is transfigured to save us all!"
ESPAÑOL:
Jesús había ido con sus discípulos Pedro, Santiago y Juan al monte Tabor. La apariencia de Cristo cambió mientras miraban hacia una figura radiante y gloriosa. Allí aparecieron Elías y Moisés, hablando con Jesús. Los discípulos estaban asombrados y terriblemente asustados.
Este evento muestra la divinidad de Cristo, para que los discípulos comprendan después de su Ascensión que Él era verdaderamente el esplendor radiante del Padre, y que su Pasión era voluntaria (Marcos 9: 2-9). También muestra la posibilidad de nuestra propia teosis.
Este evento fue objeto de algunos debates entre San Gregorio Palamás y Barlaam de Calabria. Barlaam creía que la luz que brillaba de Jesús era luz creada, mientras que Gregorio sostenía que a los discípulos se les había dado la gracia de percibir la luz no creada de Dios. Esto apoyó el argumento más amplio de Gregorio de que aunque no podemos conocer a Dios en su esencia, podemos conocerlo en sus energías, tal como Él se revela a sí mismo.
Los relatos de la Transfiguración se encuentran en la Biblia: Mateo 17: 1-8, Marcos 9: 2-9, Lucas 9: 28-36 y 2 Pedro 1: 16-19.
El evento de la Transfiguración se registra en tres de los cuatro evangelios: Mateo 17: 1-9, Marcos 9: 2-8 y Lucas 9: 28-36. Jesús llevó consigo a los apóstoles Pedro, Santiago y Juan a una montaña, y mientras estaban en la montaña, Jesús se transfiguró. Su rostro resplandeció como el sol, y sus vestiduras se volvieron de un blanco reluciente.
Moisés y Elías aparecieron con Cristo, hablando con él. Pedro declaró lo bueno que era para ellos estar allí y expresó el deseo de construir tres casetas para Moisés, Elías y Cristo. Esta referencia a las cabañas podría implicar que esto ocurrió durante el tiempo de la Fiesta de los Tabernáculos cuando los judíos acampaban en los campos para la vendimia; porque esta Fiesta había adquirido otras asociaciones en el curso de su historia, incluyendo el recuerdo de los vagabundeos por el desierto registrados en el libro del Éxodo del Antiguo Testamento.
Mientras Pedro hablaba, una nube brillante los cubrió. Una voz vino de la nube que decía: "Este es mi Hijo amado, en quien tengo complacencia; escúchalo". Cuando los discípulos oyeron esto, cayeron sobre sus rostros llenos de temor. Jesús se acercó a ellos y les dijo que no tuvieran miedo. Cuando los tres miraron hacia arriba, solo vieron a Jesús.
Mientras Jesús y sus discípulos bajaban de la montaña, les dijo que no hablaran de lo que habían visto hasta que Él resucitara de entre los muertos.
Como todas las fiestas del Maestro, la Transfiguración es una fiesta de vigilia, aunque en la práctica parroquial no se suele celebrar una Vigilia de Toda la Noche. Por lo general, las Grandes Vísperas se llevan a cabo en la víspera de la fiesta, y en la mañana de la fiesta, se celebra la Divina Liturgia de San Juan Crisóstomo, tradicionalmente precedida por el servicio de maitines.
El servicio de Vísperas incluye las lecturas: Éxodo 24: 12-18, 33: 11-23, 34: 4-6, 8; 1 Reyes 19: 3-9, 11-13, 15-16. El servicio de maitines incluye la lectura: Lucas 9: 28-36. Y la Divina Liturgia: 2 Pedro 1: 10-19; Mateo 17: 1-9.
Se cree que la transfiguración de Cristo tuvo lugar en el momento de la Fiesta Judía de las Cabañas, y que la celebración del evento en la Iglesia Cristiana se convirtió en el cumplimiento del Nuevo Testamento de la fiesta del Antiguo Testamento. Actualmente se celebra el 6 de agosto, cuarenta días antes de la fiesta, Elevación de la Santa Cruz. Así como Pedro, Santiago y Juan vieron la transfiguración antes de la crucifixión para saber quién sufrirá por ellos, la Iglesia conecta estas dos fiestas para ayudar a los fieles a comprender la misión de Cristo y que su sufrimiento fue voluntario.
La fiesta de la Transfiguración de Cristo perteneció una vez a la temporada de la Gran Cuaresma, pero puede haber sido considerada demasiado alegre para ese momento. San Gregorio Palamás, un gran maestro de la Transfiguración, ahora se celebra uno de los domingos de Cuaresma.
Himnos
Troparion (Tono 7) Tú fuiste transfigurado en el monte, oh Cristo Dios, revelando tu gloria a tus discípulos hasta donde ellos pudieron soportarla. ¡Deja que tu luz eterna brille sobre nosotros pecadores! Por las oraciones de la Theotokos, oh dador de luz ¡Gloria a Ti!
Kontakion (Tono 7) En la montaña fuiste transfigurado, oh Cristo Dios, y tus discípulos contemplaron tu gloria hasta donde podían verla; para que cuando te vieran crucificado, entendieran que tu sufrimiento era voluntario, y proclama al mundo, que eres verdaderamente el resplandor del Padre!
Himnos de la fiesta
Troparion (Tono 4) Venid, fieles, acojamos la Transfiguración de Cristo, y clamemos gozosos mientras celebramos la fiesta previa: "Ha llegado el día de la santa alegría; el Señor ha subido al monte Tabor para irradiar la belleza de su divinidad. . "
Kontakion (Tono 4) Podoben: "Hoy te has manifestado ..." Hoy toda la naturaleza mortal brilla con la Transfiguración divina Y clama de júbilo: "¡Cristo el Salvador se transfigura para salvarnos a todos!"
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