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The Prophet Elijah stands to the right of Christ, bowing in reverence with one hand on his heart and the other extended in a gesture of praise. He represents the Prophets of the Old Testament who all prophesied about the coming of the Christ.
The Prophet Moses stands to the left of Christ, bowing in reverence, holding in his hand a book that represents the Law of God, that was given to him by God, with whom he now stands and speaks face to face, as he did before.
The Lord Jesus stands in the center. His face and garments radiating outwards with the Uncreated Light, which indicates that he is source of the Uncreated Light. He is looking at us, with his right hand offering a blessing and the left hand holding a scroll that represents the Gospel.
The Apostle Peter, looking up and seeing the awesome vision of Christ speaking with Elijah and Moses. His hand in a gesture of praise and wonder. A ray of light from Christ shines on him signifying that he saw the Uncreated Light and experienced the divinity of Christ.
The Apostle John, falls to the ground, turning away in fear, covering his mouth in a gesture that signifies great awe and being speechless by the experience of this awesome vision which no words could describe. A ray of the Uncreated Light from Christ shines down on him.
The Apostle James, falls to the ground, turning away with fear and awe at the awesome sight. His hand covers his eyes signifying his great humility and feelings of unworthiness to behold the divine vision. A ray of the Uncreated Light of Christ shines on him.
The Mandorla (depicted as an elliptical light) represents the Uncreated Light of His divine glory. The circles are depicted as gradually darkening to express the mystery that the closer one approaches God, the more incomprehensible He becomes, thereby reflecting both God's presence and hiddenness.
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Posted On June 20, 2025
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