Before Thy crucifixion, O Lord,
The mountain emulated the heavens,
And the cloud spread itself out like a tabernacle
When Thou wast transfigured and borne witness to by the Father.
There were Peter, James and John
For they were to be with Thee also at the time of Thy betrayal
That, beholding Thy wonders
They might not be afraid of Thy sufferings Which do Thou vouchsafe that we may venerate in peace
For the sake of Thy great mercy.

The mountain which before was dark and gloomy
Is now honorable and holy
For thereon did Thy feet stand, O Lord
For in the latter days Thou didst make manifest the hidden, pre-eternal mystery
Thine awesome transfiguration
To Peter, John and James.
But they, unable to endure the radiance of Thy countenance and the brightness of Thy raiment
Fell prostrate on the ground and covered themselves.
And, seized with terror, they marveled
Beholding Moses and Elijah conversing with Thee as they stood with Thee
And the voice of the Father bore witness, saying:
“This is My beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased:
Him do ye obey!
He will grant the world great mercy!”