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Metamorphosis Transfiguration

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. . Main Entry: meta·mor·pho·sis Pronunciation: \ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fə-səs\ Function: noun ___________________________________________________ Etymology: Latin, from Greek metamorphōsis, from metamorphoun to transform, from meta- + morphē form. Date: 1533 1a: change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means 1b: a striking alteration in appearance, character, or circumstances 2: a typically marked and more or less abrupt developmental change in the form or structure of an animal (as a butterfly or a frog) occurring subsequent to birth or hatching ___________________________________________________ If you've ever put two and two together, today's feast which we call the Transfiguration in English, is called "H Metamorfosi" in Greek, and what true beauty lies within this word. Imagine, for a brief moment, what Saints Peter, James, and John had the opportunity to witness. Without expecting anything, suddenly before them, Christ