Definition of transfiguration in English English dictionary
The miraculous event, on a mountain, when the face of Jesus "shone like the sun" before the apostles; the feast commemorating this event - 6 August (or 19 August in the Orthodox church)
The medium is transfigured when he or she assumes the characteristics of the spirit being channeled
The miraculous event, on a mountain, when the face of Jesus "shone like the sun" before the apostles; the feast commemorating this event - 6 August (or 19 August in the Orthodox church)"
the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"
A supernatural happening that Jesus' three closest disciples-Peter, James, and John-experienced when, alone with him on an isolated mountaintop, they saw Jesus transformed into a being of light accompanied by Elijah (symbolizing the Hebrew prophetic tradition) and Moses (symbolizing the Torah) (Matt 17: 1-13; Mark 9: 2-13; Luke 9: 28-36) A heavenly voice identified Jesus as his "beloved son," thus revealing Jesus as the culmination of and superior to the Law and prophets
a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"
(Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
(New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
(Gr Metamorphosis) The transfiguration of Christ is a major feast day (August 6) commemorating the appearance of Christ in divine glory along with Moses and the prophet Elias on Mount Tabor (cf Matt V: 1-7)