TRANSFIGURATION

TRANSFIGURATION – (1) A change or transformation. Christ was transfigured on Mt. Tabor, showing He is God in the flesh ^{(Matt. 17:1-8)}. Christians are called to be transformed by the Holy Spirit into the image and likeness of God ^{(Rom. 12:1, 2)}. See also DEIFICATION. (2) (Gr. Metamorphosis). The transfiguration of Christ is a major feast day (August 6) commemorating the appearance of Christ in divine glory along with Moses and the prophet Elias on Mount Tabor ^{(cf. Matt. 17: 1-7).}