Metropolitan of Thessaliot: True transformation begins when the heart changestranslated

The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Thessaliotidos and Phanariofersalon, Mr. Timotheus, officiated on the evening of Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Vespers Service and the Holy Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos, at the Holy Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior T.K. Katafyllio, where he preached the divine word. On the occasion of the great Despotic feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, he developed its deep theological content, emphasizing that this event is a manifestation of Christ's Divinity. As he characteristically stated, "it does not change form.

He who was remained, but through human nature He showed the disciples His Divinity", while he demanded that "with their created eyes see the uncreated light of Godhead", as long as they could endure.

He made special reference to prayer, pointing out that "man receives divine flashes during the time of prayer", as happened to Christ during the Transfiguration, but also in the life of the Saints of the Church, who deserved to live the uncreated light of divine Grace.

He then emphasized that the feast is not only about a historical event, but is an invitation for the personal transformation of every believer. "We must also transform",...