transfiguration


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
transfiguration/transfɪɡəˈreɪʃn/
noun
  • 1 a complete transformation into a more beautiful or spiritual state.
  • 2 (the Transfiguration) Christ's appearance in radiant glory to three of his disciples (Matthew 17:2 and Mark 9:2–3).

    ■ the Church festival commemorating this, held on 6 August.

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