Transfiguration Feast
Jesus goes up a mountain with Peter, John and James, and his face shines; Moses and Elijah appear beside him, the law and the prophets. Matthew 17:2 describes it, and a voice says what was said at the baptism.
When it falls
Friday
The verses for the day
- And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.Matthew 17:2
- And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.Mark 9:7
- And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.Luke 9:35
The moment in the Bible
The transfigurationMatthew 17:2Read the passage → The place
Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon is a majestic mountain range marking Israel's northern border, standing as the highest peak in the region at over 9,000 feet. In biblical times, it served as a significant landmark and was associated with the transfiguration of Jesus, though some traditions place this event here rather than Mount Tabor. The mountain was also known for its abundant dew and snow, which provided vital water sources for the Jordan River system.
