Great feast
Transfiguration of the Lord
Kept on August 6 on the New Calendar and on August 19 (civil date) on the Old Calendar.
About the feast
Christ shines with divine light on Mount Tabor before Peter, James and John, with Moses and Elijah beside Him. It falls in the Dormition Fast; fish is permitted, and grapes and fruit are blessed.
Dates
| Year | New Calendar | Old Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 2027 | ||
| 2028 | ||
| 2029 | ||
| 2030 |
Fasting on the day
In 2026 (New Calendar) the rule for this day is Fish permitted — Transfiguration — fish is permitted. See the August 2026 fasting calendar.
Follow your parish
These are the general fasting rules of the Orthodox Church, computed for both calendars. Local custom, age, health, pregnancy and your priest’s guidance come first — when in doubt, ask your priest.