August 6th commemorates Christ’s transfiguration in glory on Mount Tabor. A glimpse of this feast through the hymns and traditions of the East gives a fresh perspective on God’s plan of salvation for us. O Giver of light, glory to You. The Blessing of Grapes and Contemplative PrayerThe Eucharistic liturgy fulfills the mystery of the Transfiguration and ties it into the paschal mystery. Throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, it is customary to bring the first grapes of the summer harvest to be blessed on the feast of Holy Transfiguration.