What Is Epiphany?

His baptism by John the Baptist and the Magi's visit are Epiphany's main events. The Eastern holiday of Theophany celebrates Jesus' baptism as Christ's divinity and humanity. Western traditions emphasise the Magi's visit as Christ's first sign of salvation for Gentiles and Jews. Ancient and important church feast: Epiphany.

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Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, and other Western Christians celebrate Epiphany on January 6. Eastern Julian calendar traditions celebrate Epiphany on January 19 because Christmas Eve is January 6.

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Celebrating Epiphany with special pastries and shoe gifts honouring the Magi's gifts to Jesus is common in many countries. Eastern cultures practise Epiphany baptism and house blessing with holy water.

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Early Eastern Christians celebrated Jesus' birth on Epiphany. In 354 E, Rome celebrated Jesus' birth on December 25; in the 4th century, it celebrated Epiphany on January 6.

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Epiphany, from the Greek epiphaneia, means “appearance” or “manifestation,” and refers to Jesus Christ's revelation. The holiday is also known as Epiphany, Theophany, or Three Kings' Day.

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What Is Epiphany?

What is Epiphany?

Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, and other Western Christians celebrate Epiphany on January 6. Eastern Julian calendar traditions celebrate Epiphany on January 19 because Christmas Eve is January 6.

When is Epiphany?

Celebrating Epiphany with special pastries and shoe gifts honouring the Magi's gifts to Jesus is common in many countries. Eastern cultures practise Epiphany baptism and house blessing with holy water.

How is Epiphany celebrated?

Early Eastern Christians celebrated Jesus' birth on Epiphany. In 354 E, Rome celebrated Jesus' birth on December 25; in the 4th century, it celebrated Epiphany on January 6.

What is the origin of Epiphany?

Epiphany, from the Greek epiphaneia, means “appearance” or “manifestation,” and refers to Jesus Christ's revelation. The holiday is also known as Epiphany, Theophany, or Three Kings' Day.

What does the name Epiphany mean?

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