FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF LORD, GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST August 6th
	As the feast of the Transfiguration falls at the start of the harvest season, it is the custom in the Eastern Churches to bless grapes (and other fruit), the first fruits of the harvest. These are then distributed to the faithful to eat as nourishment for soul and body.
	Blessing of grapes and fruit
	TROPARION You were transfigured on the mountain, O Christ our God, revealing as much of Your glory to Your Disciples as they could behold. Through the prayers of the Mother of God, let Your everlasting light also shine upon us sinners. O Giver of Light, glory be to You.
	Festal anointing of the faithful Distribution of blessed grapes and fruit
	KONTAKION You were transfigured on the mountain, O Christ our God, and Your disciples beheld as much as they could of Your glory, so that when they would see You crucified, they would understand that You suffered willingly; and they would preach to the world that You are truly the reflection of the Father.
	Distribution of blessed grapes and fruit
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