The Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord commemorates the miraculous event recorded in the Gospels (such as Matthew 17:1–8) where Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain—traditionally identified as Mount Tabor—and was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His garments became dazzling white as He conversed with Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and the Prophets. A bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from heaven proclaimed, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him". Celebrated on August 6th in many Christian traditions, this pivotal moment offered the apostles a profound glimpse of Christ's divine glory to strengthen their faith ahead of His impending suffering and crucifixion.