transfiguration

(noun) (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus. Synonyms: Transfiguration, Transfiguration Day, August 6.

(noun) (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus. Synonyms: Transfiguration, Transfiguration of Jesus.

(noun) a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances. Synonyms: metamorphosis. Example: "The metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting."

(noun) the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify.