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Day 13 of the Blessed Coptic Month of Misra, may God make it always received, year after year, with reassurance and tranquility, while our sins after forgiven by the tender mercies of our God my fathers and brothers.
Amen.
The Thirteenth Day of the Blessed Month of Misra
Feast of Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor
On this day, the church celebrates
the commemoration of the transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
on Mount Tabor. The disciples, Peter, James and John, were with Him, and
about whom the Lord said, " .... there are some standing here who shall
not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His Kingdom."
(Mt. 16:28) He fulfilled His promise, for six days later, He took His three
disciples, up on a high mountain, where He was transfigured before them.
His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as light.
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking to the Lord. The
Lord wants to teach us that He is the Lord of Moses whom He can raise from
the dead, and that He is the God of Elijah whom He can bring back from
heaven. St. Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here, if
you wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for you, one for Moses
and one for Elijah." This indicated the weakness of Peter for he thought
that the Lord needed something to cover Him from the sun. It also indicated
his good character, for he did not think of himself or the other disciples.
We should not marvel at the lack of knowledge of the disciples, for they
were not yet perfected. While Peter was still speaking, behold a bright
cloud overshadowed them, so that Peter would know that Jesus was not in
need of tabernacles made by hands. Suddenly a voice came out of the cloud
saying, "This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased; listen to
Him."
(Mt. 17:1-8) When the disciples heard the voice, they fell on their
faces and were exceedingly afraid. Jesus came and touched them with His
blessed hand, saying, "Rise, and have no fear." And when they lifted up
their eyes, they saw no one but the Lord Jesus alone.
To Him is the Glory forever. Amen.