A.D. 1949 August 6

The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Ivan Rutkovych, *Transfiguration*, c. 1697–c. 1699, National Museum of Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine.

Acclamations

Celebrant: Worthy is the Lord our God,
People: To receive glory and honor and power.

Collects

O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year B

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Prefaces

Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Liturgical Colors

White or Gold

References

The Saturday in the Eighth Week After Pentecost

Proper 13

Collects

Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.