On January 19, the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Holy Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is also called the feast of the “Epiphany” or, as it was called in ancient times, “Epifania” ...
Known in the west as Epiphany, meaning just ‘manifestation,’ Theophany means more specifically ... the eye and this is clearly shown in the icon of the feast. So why do we call this feast ...