"The Glory of Christ Revealed: A Sermon on the Transfiguration" Preached by Fr. Nareg Terterian on the Feast of the Transfiguration St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, Douglaston, NY | July 27, 2025 In this inspiring and deeply personal sermon, Fr. Nareg Terterian reflects on the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ—Aylagerbootiun—one of the five major feasts of the Armenian Church.
Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, he shares a moving parallel between a personal fantasy of never-ending joy and St. Peter’s longing to remain in the glory of Christ’s transfiguration on the mountaintop.
Fr. Nareg unpacks the meaning behind this miraculous event, in which Christ’s divine glory was revealed to Peter, James, and John, and where Moses and Elijah appeared alongside Him. He explores the significance of the white garments, the shining face, the voice of the Father, and the overshadowing cloud—symbols of God’s presence and the Kingdom of Heaven made visible.
This sermon invites us to ponder: What is the Kingdom of God? What does it mean to walk in the light? And how do we create sacred space for God in our lives? More than a celebration, the Feast of the Transfiguration is a divine invitation—a glimpse of glory, a call to listen, and a gift that reminds us: grace is free, but it was not cheap.
Join us in rediscovering the beauty of our faith and the radiant hope that is found in Jesus Christ.
