Blessing Grapes at Transfiguration
The blessing of grapes as well as other fruits and vegetables on this day is a beautiful sign of the final transfiguration of all things in Christ.
The blessing of grapes as well as other fruits and vegetables on this day is a beautiful sign of the final transfiguration of all things in Christ.
“Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
Epistle of the Council of Bishops to all Archpastors, Pastors, Monastics and Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia Christ is Risen! Beloved in the Lord, archpastors, reverend priests and deacons, venerable monastics, dear brothers and sisters:
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!