What is The Epiphany of the Christian Religion?
Epiphany, also known as "Three
Kings Day" and "Twelfth Day," is a Christian holiday commemorated on January 6. It
falls on the twelfth day after Christmas, and for some denominations signals
the conclusion of the twelve days of the Christmas season. Though many
different cultural and denominational customs are practiced, in general, the
feast celebrates the manifestation of God in the form of human flesh through Jesus Christ, his Son.
The word epiphany means “manifestation” or “revelation" and is commonly
linked in Western Christianity with the visit of the wise men (Magi) to the Christ child. Through the
Magi, Christ revealed himself to the gentiles. In Eastern Christianity,
Epiphany puts emphasis on the baptism of Jesus by John, with Christ
revealing himself to the world as God's own Son. Likewise, on Epiphany some
denominations commemorate Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine, signifying the manifestation of
Christ's divinity as well.
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