Thus, the epiphany or manifestation is to all who hear God's words. Catholics will celebrate the baptism of the Lord on the day after the Epiphany with the baptismal account from Matthew.

In the early church, Christmas and Epiphany were the same day. The birth of Jesus and the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River were considered two epiphanies, or events in which God revealed himself.

In Eastern cultures, baptism is popular during Epiphany to commemorate Jesus' baptism, and homes are often blessed with holy water.

The feast of the Epiphany is even older than the feast of Christmas and enjoys its own season, which goes all the way until Feb. 2.

Also known as Three Kings’ Day or Theophany, the holiday falls on the last of the 12 days of Christmas. Here’s what it is and how we celebrate it.

You might know Three Kings Day as Epiphany, Little Christmas or Theopany. Whichever name you use, here's what you need to know about the holiday.

You thought the holidays were over. Technically, no — not until Jan. 6, when Christians all over the world celebrate Epiphany.

The holiday, celebrated in the Orthodox tradition on Jan. 19, commemorates Jesus Christ’s baptism. It took on additional significance in Kharkiv this year.

Eastern traditions call it Theophany, and they focus on the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Orthodox Christians also know it as the Baptism of Christ. What does Epiphany mean?

Greeks celebrated the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day, after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. The celebrations included blessings of the water ceremonies.

Catholics will celebrate the baptism of the Lord on the day after the Epiphany with the baptismal account from Matthew. The following Sunday, Jan. 15, we will hear from John’s account of the ...