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7 Ways to Celebrate Holy Transfiguration

August 03, 2024 by Destinie Winn

Holy Transfiguration is always celebrated on August 6th and is one of the 12 Great Feasts in the Orthodox Church. It is when we remember in Luke 9 & Matthew 19, when Jesus took Peter, John, and James and up on a mountain to pray, and as He prayed, He was transfigured before them. Feast Day Tradition: On this feast day, in many churches, the faithful will bring grapes or other fruit/vegetables to be blessed. It’s a beautiful reminder of the final transfiguration of all things in Christ where all of creation will be transformed by the Glory of the Lord.

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August 03, 2024 /Destinie Winn
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Dormition Fast Resources

July 30, 2024 by Destinie Winn

The Dormition Fast is the final fasting season in the Liturgical year. It is one of the four canonical fasting periods of the Orthodox Church year. The duration of the Dormition Fast is always August 1-14th, concluding on the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos (August 15th). As we recognize this significant shift in our liturgical calendar, I wanted to provide resources and ideas in this guide to help guide you and your families. May this be a fruitful season for us all!

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July 30, 2024 /Destinie Winn
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