Georgian Orthodox Church celebrates Transfiguration today. Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Ilia II also preached to the congregation and talked about the importance of the holiday.
Grapes and fruits are blessed in temples today. For fasting, this day is fishy.
The Feast of the Transfiguration is among the 12 largest celebrations.
According to the Holy Gospel, on this day at Mount Tabor, Jesus Christ changed colors before his three disciples — Peter, James, and John — and showed his divine glory.
