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- DictionaryE·piph·a·ny/əˈpifənē/
noun
- 1. the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12).
a (1) : a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something. (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking. (3) : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure. b. : a revealing scene or moment.
Epiphany is a Christian holiday primarily commemorating the Magi’s visit to the baby Jesus and the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Eastern traditions, which usually call the holiday Theophany, focus on Jesus’ baptism, seen as the manifestation of Christ as both fully human and fully divine.
Epiphany. noun [ C or U ] us / ɪˈpɪf. ə n.i / uk / ɪˈpɪf. ə n.i /. a Christian holy day in January ( traditionally January 6 in Western Christianity) that celebrates the revelation of the baby Jesus to the world. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
EPIPHANY definition: 1. a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something…. Learn more.
Epiphany (/ ə ˈ p ɪ f ə n i / ə-PIF-ə-nee), or Eid al-Ghitas (Arabic: عيد الغِطاس), also known as "Theophany" in Eastern Christian tradition, is a Christian feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus, and the wedding at Cana.
a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience. a literary work or section of a work presenting, usually symbolically, such a moment of revelation and insight. epiphany. 1. / ˌɛpɪˈfænɪk; ɪˈpɪfənɪ / noun.
Jan 4, 2023 · EXPLAINER. Why Epiphany marks the end of Christmas for many believers. Also known as Three Kings’ Day or Theophany, the holiday falls on the last of the 12 days of Christmas. Here’s what it is...
