The Transfiguration

The Transfiguration of Jesus is an event reported by the Synoptic Gospels in which Jesus is transfigured upon a mountain (Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36). Jesus becomes radiant, speaks with Moses and Elijah, and is called "Son" by God. The transfiguration put Jesus above Moses and Elijah, the two preeminent figures of Judaism.

The images in the stained glass are of Jesus Christ, Elijah, Moses St. Peter, St. James, and St. John. The story is recounted in the Matthew 17, Mark 9 and Luke 9.

Jesus Christ is larger than the other figures to give him prominence, since he is the main figure of the Transfiguration. At his left is Elijah and at his right is Moses (carrying the Ten Commandments).

The stained glass invites the viewer to participate in the event of the Transfiguration by allowing the light coming from Christ in the center of the window.

The rays of light that emanate from Christ were done in a stained-glass style that reflects the shape and colors of the stained glass found elsewhere in the church.

Feast Day: August 6