Feast of the Transfiguration (6 August)

On 6 August, the Bulgarian Orthodox church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. According to the Holy Writ, on this day Jesus strengthen the faith of His disciples in His divine origin by transfiguring in front of the eyes of three of them – the Apostles Peter, James and John. His face shone like the sun, and His garments became glistening white. Moses and Elijah appeared with Christ, talking to Him. On the Feast of the Transfiguration, the first grapes are picked and handed out to relatives, friends and neighbours. People believe that this day is the breaking point of summer – from this day on, the weather turns colder and the autumn starts to approach us.