Transfiguration Coptic Icon (2025) by Angelo Cason Jr. - Public Domain Orthodox Icon Coloring Page

The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration on the 13th of Mesri in the Coptic calendar, which is August 19 on the Gregorian calendar. This feast always takes place during the Fast of St. Mary. Even though it is celebrated with joyful music, it remains a fasting day except during the Divine Liturgy. The celebration remembers Christ’s transfiguration on Mount Tabor, witnessed by the disciples Peter, James, and John. During this event, His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became dazzling white.