Epiphany (Koine Greek: ἐπιφάνεια epiphaneia manifestation striking appearance) or Theophany (Ancient Greek (ἡ) Θεοφάνεια Τheophaneia meaning vision of God) which traditionally falls on January 6 is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. Western Christians commemorate principally (but not solely) the visit of the Magi to the Baby Jesus and thus Jesus’ physical manifestation to the Gentiles.
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In Western Christianity: commemoration of the Adoration of the Magi with subordinate commemorations of the Baptism of Jesus and the Wedding at Cana. In Eastern Christianity: commemoration of the Baptism of Jesus only.
similar
Christmas, Nativity of Jesus, Christmastide, Baptism of the Lord
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