Epiphany, Feast of the
Epiphany, Feast of the
From the Greek word epiphaneia, meaning ―appearance‖ or ―manifestation.‖ The feast takes place on January 6th, and the Season after the Epiphany continues until Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The season begins with the ―appearance‖ of Jesus (the extension of his ministry) to the Gentiles, specifically to the wise men of Matthew‘s gospel. Epiphany thus proclaims that Jesus Christ is savior of the whole world and that God‘s promises of salvation to Israel now apply to all the peoples of the earth.
From the Greek word epiphaneia, meaning ―appearance‖ or ―manifestation.‖ The feast takes place on January 6th, and the Season after the Epiphany continues until Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The season begins with the ―appearance‖ of Jesus (the extension of his ministry) to the Gentiles, specifically to the wise men of Matthew‘s gospel. Epiphany thus proclaims that Jesus Christ is savior of the whole world and that God‘s promises of salvation to Israel now apply to all the peoples of the earth.