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What is Epiphany?

The manifestation of Christ to the peoples of the earth. The winter solstice was kept on Jan. 6 at some places during the first centuries of the Christian Era. In opposition to pagan festivals, Christians chose this day to celebrate the various manifestations, or "epiphanies," of Jesus' divinity. These showings of his divinity included his birth, the coming of the Magi, his baptism, and the Wedding at Cana where he miraculously changed water into wine. The day was called "The Feast of Lights." Celebration of the Son of God replaced celebration of the sun. Baptisms were done, and a season of preparation was instituted. It was later called Advent. The solstice was kept on Dec. 25 by the fourth century. Jesus' birth was celebrated on this day in both eastern and western churches. The western church commemorated the coming of the Magi on Jan. 6. The eastern church continued to celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and the Wedding at Cana on Jan. 6. In the east the day was called "Theophany" (manifestation of God). The coming of the Magi is celebrated on the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6, in the BCP. The Baptism of our Lord is celebrated on the First Sunday after the Epiphany.
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Source: Episcopal Church Calendar Church Year

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  • Home
  • Welcome
    • Core Values
    • People
    • Vestry
    • Clergy
    • Staff
    • History
  • What We Do
    • Music Ministries >
      • Music Schedule
      • St Gregory Choir
      • Contemporary Worship
      • Audio Visual Team
    • Healing >
      • Healing Events & Activity
      • Online Prayers for Healing
      • Prayer Shawls
      • Counseling Center/Spiritual Direction
    • Small Groups
    • Adult Ed >
      • Meeting God in the Psalms >
        • Videos on the Psalms
    • Faith in Action >
      • Giving
      • Local Mission
      • Global Mission
      • Teams >
        • Outreach Commission
        • Evangelism Team
    • Worship >
      • Sunday Service Ministry
  • Children and Youth
    • Children >
      • Nursery Care
      • Sunday School
      • First Communion
      • Children's Services
    • Youth >
      • Youth Group Registration
      • Youth Website
      • Confirmation
    • Camp
  • The Latest
    • Calendar
    • What's Happening at Trinity
    • Trinity Times
    • Social Media
    • Listen to Sermons
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Pentecost
    • Lent
    • Easter