The Holy Transfiguration of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ
Solemn celebration of the Transfiguration of Christ the Savior in the post-Byzantine Holy Chapel of the Rousounelos family, in Halara Mykonos.
This picturesque chapel, dated from 17 century, is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ the Savior and is located in Chalara Mykonos, in a beautiful idyllic landscape.
During the narration of the Evangelists, our Lord Jesus Christ took the disciples Peter, John and James and went up to Mount Tabor to pray.
“Today Christ, in Mount Thavorio, you paid Adam's, tarnished by nature, brilliantly produced''
The solemn Orthro and the Divine Liturgy, was performed by the High Priestly Commissioner of Ano Mera and Paleokastro, The Most Reverend p. Basil Tzanidakis, with the co-praying presence of Mykonian believers and Vacationers.
The burning candles that subtly illuminated the single room temple, the incense that poured out, the voice of singer Antonis Xydakis, the consuming hymns…….
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In the beloved sequence of Artoclass, His Eminence, Basil Tzanidakis, with the cantors and the faithful sing the wonderful, beloved and well-known hymn, the: "The rich went bankrupt and starved, and those who seek the Lord, no, they were reduced to all good...."
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The Transfiguration of the Savior is an event from the life of Jesus Christ, in which Christ, after climbing a mountain with Peter's disciples, John and James, he was transformed and shone with glory. It is described in the Synoptic Gospels, while it is also mentioned in the Second Epistle of Peter. also, it is considered that the beginning of the Gospel of John refers to it.
According to these reports, Jesus together with three of the apostles, Peter, James and John, they climbed a mountain (the term of the Transfiguration, which is traditionally identified as Mount Tabor) for prayer. On top of the mountain the three apostles sat down to rest and slept. When they awoke they saw Jesus shining with a brilliant light and his clothes had become white.
Two men were talking with him, Moses and the Prophet Elias. Then a cloud covered them and a voice from heaven was heard saying "This is my beloved son; listen to him", that is, this is my son, listen to him
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Apolitikion –Apolytikion of the Feast.
“Transfigured in the mountain Christ the God, show your Disciples your glory, as possible. Let us sinners shine, let your light shine, embassies of the Virgin, glory to you, giver of light”.
Kontakion
“On the condition of being transformed, and as your Disciples enter your glory, Christ God was watching, when he saw you crucified, they mean passion voluntarily, they will preach to the world, that you really exist, of the Father the exultation”.
Gospel Reading – Gospel Reading
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The Great Entrance / The Grand Entrance – The Collector of Sacred Gifts
All our beloved Lord God in his kingdom, always, now and forever and ever………..
……..In addition to the proposed honorable gifts, let us pray to the Lord………
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At the end of the Divine Liturgy they were blessed, according to legend, the beginnings of the fruits of the vine.
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Immediately after the Divine Liturgy, a gift and bread were distributed and wishes were exchanged.. Afterwards, the family offered a hearty treat to all the faithful in the courtyard of the chapel..
Sincere and heartfelt thanks, with special mention, in the family of Anousos Rousounelou – Toli, continuers and custodians of the long and strong tradition of the Mykonians.
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