Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates the Transfiguration of the Lord

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church is observing the Transfiguration of the Lord with solemn services today. This holiday commemorates a pivotal event in Christ's earthly life, when He revealed His divine glory to three of His disciples before His suffering and crucifixion. Metropolitan Gregory of Vratsa explained that on Mount Tabor, Jesus Christ was transfigured in glory before apostles Peter, James, and John, appearing in light and conversing with Old Testament prophets Moses and Elijah....