Terminology
21. Transfiguration
The Transfiguration of Christ is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on August 6. Jesus had gone with his disciples Peter, James, and John to Mount Tabor. Christ's appearance was changed while they watched into a glorious radiant figure. There appeared Elijah and Moses, speaking with Jesus. The disciples were amazed and terribly afraid. This event shows forth the divinity of Christ, so that the disciples would understand after his Ascension that He was truly the radiant splendor of the Father, and that his Passion was voluntary (Mark 9:2-9). It also shows the possibility of our own theosis.
22. Tropar
Troparia were originally sung by the Arians as a way of popularizing their theology among workers and slaves and common people. The word 'troparion' by the way is related to our 'troubador'. They are 'troubador songs' in honor of the saint or feast.
23. Troparia
The short hymn sung at Vespers, Matins and the Divine Liturgy commemorating the Feast or Saint. This is simply a short musical composition ...
24. Vespers
The first service of the Daily Cycle of divine services celebrated in the Orthodox Church. Because the liturgical day begins at sunset, Vespers is traditionally served in the early evening. For many parishes, Vespers is the principal evening service. Great Vespers follows the order described above and is appointed to be served on Saturday nights and on the eves of all feasts ranked higher than Fourth Class.
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