Great Vespers will be served with Litya. The hymns at Vespers today speak of the sun appearing dim compared to the divine light of the Transfiguration. https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2021/08/08/102228-afterfeast-of-the-transfiguration-of-our-lord
Discourse on the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ of Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica For an explanation of the present Feast and understanding of its truth, it is necessary for us to turn to the very start of today’s reading from the Gospel: “Now after six days Jesus took Read more...
Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Discourse on the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ of Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica. This can be found by clicking this link: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2022/08/06/102215-the-holy-transfiguration-of-our-lord-god-and-savior-jesus-christ
On the first day of the Afterfeast of the Transfiguration, the hymns of Vespers speak of the amazement of the Apostles when they saw Christ transfigured before them. The Savior’s equality with the Father is also stressed, for He who covers Himself with light as with a garment is now transfigured before His disciples, “shining Read more...
Discourse on the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ of Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica...click to continue: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2023/08/06/102215-the-holy-transfiguration-of-our-lord-god-and-savior-jesus-christ The Report from the Archdiocesan Assembly will be presented.
Discourse on the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ of Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica For an explanation of the present Feast and understanding of its truth, it is necessary for us to turn to the very start of today’s reading from the Gospel: “Now after six days Jesus took Read more...
The hymns of the fifth day of the Afterfeast of the Transfiguration invite us to acquire the virtues and become radiant so that we may stand upon the holy mountain and behold the Lord’s Transfiguration as He shines with glory, “filling the world with light.” We are also assured that those who excel in virtue Read more...
