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Seeing what was always there: The sixth day and the Armenian Feast of the Nativity
Sometimes, when we lose something, we search for it everywhere, only to overlook the fact that what we are looking for is right in front of us; we just haven’t looked closely enough to see it. Why do Armenians celebrate Christmas on January 6? This question often arises around this time each year, and many Armenian sources explain it as follows: “The first clear reference to Christians celebrating the Epiphany on January 6 can be found in the…
Epiphany – The Baptism of the Lord, the beginning of the divine manifestation and the sanctification of creation On January 6, the Orthodox Church celebrates Epiphany, one of the deepest and most comprehensive holidays of the church year. Also called the Baptism of the Lord or Epiphany, this day is not just a commemoration of a moment in the earthly life of Jesus Christ, but a true revelation of God's work in the world, an opening of the heavens…
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, is the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord or Epiphany, a holiday that represents the baptism in the waters of the Jordan of the Savior Jesus Christ by Saint John the Baptist.
Theophania: The Greek Orthodox feast of Epiphany
The feast of Epiphany, observed on the 6th of January, marks the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas; although it is observed in both Western and Eastern Christianity, it commemorates completely different events from the life of Jesus in each case. The Eastern Orthodox Epiphany, usually referred to as Theophany, commemorates the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, and the traditions of this day are inspired by this event. The Eastern Orthodox …
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