Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord 2015. Script and congratulations. Church holiday on August 19

History of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Even before the appearance of Christianity in Russia at the endAugust it was customary to give the gods praise for the abundant harvest, there are apples with honey and sweet grape wine. The Orthodox Church on August 19 recalls the events that took place many centuries ago on the grief of Tabor. On that day, the apostles Peter, John, and Jacob were able to see the divine essence of the Savior. When Christ ascended to the summit, his face brightened, and the clothes became white and shining. The long-dead prophet Moses and the prophet Elijah ascended to heaven descended to the son of God. They talked about the redemption of the sins of mankind. At that moment a cloud appeared before the disciples, and a loud voice said: "This is My Son, beloved, in whom I am well pleased, listen to Him."

So on the day of the Transfiguration of the Lord two covenants - the Old and the New - were united, and the people managed the power of the Lord, to see the divine essence of his son.

Traditions of celebration

In the churches on August 19, festive divine services are held.

The second name of the holiday is the Apple Savior. In Byzantium it was decided to consecrate the grapes of a new crop, if it did not turn out, then they sang apples. It was a symbolic gift to the Lord.

Scenario of a church holiday

If you decide to celebrate the Feast of the TransfigurationLord, there are many interesting scenarios on the Internet. The event should be folklore, special color will be given to national costumes and decoration of the hall. The central element of the celebration will be a story about the events on Mount Tabor. For a children's audience, they can be presented in the form of a dramatization or a puppet show.

Verses for the Transfiguration of Our Lord: Congratulations and wishes

On the eve of the Apple of the Savior it is customary to desire peace and tranquility, spiritual perfection and prosperity in the house. Listen to these lines:

You are now transformed on the mountain,

Christ, And your disciples saw the glory there,

That, when they see you on the cross,

Your freewill understand

And they preached the universe to the end,

That You are the Father's radiance.

Sainted Filaret (Drozdov)

Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna

Transfiguration of the Lord -

Apple Savior -

We celebrate today,

So that the Lord will save us!

We give him a prayer,

He praises in churches:

Our Lord, be glorious,

And in our Kingdom,

We pray, do not forget!