In the Eastern rites of the Catholic Church, Theophany — as Epiphany is known in the East —commemorates the manifestation of Jesus’ divinity at his baptism in the River Jordan. While the ...

celebrating the Baptism of Christ. Three Kings Day is a holiday celebrated at the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas. The word “epiphany” means manifestation and not only refers to the day of ...

(RNS) — In the West, the Epiphany is about the Magi. In the East, it is about the baptism of the Lord. But it is also about the second coming of Christ. (RNS) — This year, Ukraine broke with ...

Tied to biblical accounts of Jesus Christ's birth and baptism, the holiday of Epiphany is a chance for Christians to reflect on the nature of God's physical manifestation on Earth and pay homage ...

While some traditions link Epiphany with the “wise men” from the East who sojourned to Bethlehem for Jesus’ birth, some Orthodox traditions say it’s more aligned with the baptism of Christ.

The full name of the holiday is the Baptism of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ TASS-FACTBOX. On January 19, Orthodox believers in Russia celebrate Epiphany, or the Baptism of the Lord ...

It is also known as the Feast of Epiphany, Three Kings Day and Theophany. In some traditions, it celebrates the baptism of Jesus by St. John the Baptist in the River Jordan and in others the visit ...

Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Protestants put emphasis on the visit of the Magi, and Eastern Orthodox churches focus on Jesus' baptism. Epiphany, Easter and Christmas are the three principal and ...

The Greek Orthodox celebration held on January 6 marks the baptism of Christ ... This will be the 119th year of Epiphany celebrations in Tarpon Springs. "Community supports St. Pete Beach bar ...

The Epiphany is one of the most important celebrations for the Greek community as it commemorates Christ’s baptism. “For us, Orthodox Christians, it’s an important holiday because this is ...

The last Sunday of Christmas on the Catholic liturgical calendar is Jan. 12, 2025, celebrating the Baptism of Christ. According to the National Shrine of St. Jude, Epiphany, or Three Kings Day ...