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epiphany
[ ih-pif-uh-nee ]
noun
- (initial capital letter) a Christian festival, observed on January 6, commemorating the manifestation of Christ to the gentiles in the persons of the Magi; Twelfth-day.
- an appearance or manifestation, especially of a deity.
- 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; ɪˈɪəɪ /
noun
- the manifestation of a supernatural or divine reality
- any moment of great or sudden revelation
Epiphany
2/ ɪˈɪəɪ /
noun
- a Christian festival held on Jan 6, commemorating, in the Western Church, the manifestation of Christ to the Magi and, in the Eastern Church, the baptism of Christ
Epiphany
- A festival in Christianity celebrating the visit of the Wise Men to the infant Jesus . Epiphany means “a showing forth” — in this case a showing forth of Jesus to the Gentiles .
Derived Forms
- epiphanic, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ··· [ep-, uh, -, fan, -ik], ·辱a·Դdzܲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of epiphany1
Word History and Origins
Origin of epiphany1
Example Sentences
Released today, it's a free-associating rampage through a messy night out, that ends with epiphany in a drug dealer's apartment.
Standing in front of the führer, David's narrator has a similar epiphany.
I had the epiphany that what goes in must come out; I found a meaning it could carry.
It wasn’t until “Rose’s Turn” that I realized — with the force of a crushing epiphany — that all of this was intentional.
Audiences have no choice but to exist in the theatrical moment, without recourse to linear logic, sententious language or psychological epiphanies.
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Is The Feast Of The Epiphany?
is the Feast of the Epiphany?
The Feast of the Epiphany (often simply called Epiphany) is a Christian holiday. In the Western Church, it celebrates the revelation of Jesus as the Christ (the prophesied Messiah or Savior) to the Magi (popularly known as the three wise men) and to all Gentiles (non-Jews).
In the Eastern Church, the Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus and the revelation of his divinity.
The Feast of the Epiphany is considered the twelfth and final day of the Christmas celebration.
For this reason, it is sometimes called Twelfth Day.
Many Christians observe the Epiphany as the end of the Christmas season and it is traditional to leave up Christmas decorations until this day.
In some places, the Feast of the Epiphany is considered to mark the start of Carnival season—the period of feasting and merriment before Lent.
When is the Feast of the Epiphany?
The Feast of the Epiphany is commonly observed on January 6. In some branches of the Eastern Church, it is celebrated on January 19. In either case, it is observed 12 days after Christmas.
More information and context on the Feast of the Epiphany
The word epiphany can be used in a general way to refer to “an appearance or manifestation, especially of a deity,” and this is what the Feast of the Epiphany commemorates. It is among the oldest Christian holidays.
The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated in different ways around the world, including with special cakes. In some places, people exchange gifts on Epiphany rather than Christmas.
are some terms that often get used in discussing the Feast of the Epiphany?
How is theFeast of the Epiphany discussed in real life?
The Feast of the Epiphany is observed by many Christians as the end of the Christmas season. It is traditional to take down Christmas decorations on the day.
In Italy, however, today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Christmas because we will have the feast of the Epiphany on the 6th. The Epiphany is a public holiday in our country.
— Friar Mario Conte (@FriarMario)
OMG! It's the day after the Feast of the Epiphany and I have not packed away the Christmas decorations! Serious etiquette failure!
— Ben Hider (@benhider)
For everyone who dreads taking down the Christmas tree, remember that we're in the twelve days of Christmas until Epiphany on January 6th, so you have plenty of time to lay about and enjoy it✨
— 𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕪𝕒'𝕤 𝕊𝕙𝕚𝕖𝕝𝕕𝕞𝕒𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕟 (@_desert_bones)
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True or False?
The Feast of the Epiphany is considered the twelfth day of the Christmas celebration.
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