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DictionaryepiphanyChristian feast
proper noun

epiphany

A Christian feast celebrating Christ's revelation to the world.

Our church celebrates Epiphany with a special service in January.

Etymology
epiphanyGreekappearance; manifestation

The Greek word means a manifestation or appearance. The Christian feast celebrates Christ being made known, with particular traditions emphasizing different events of that revelation.

More examples

  • Many Christians observe Epiphany on January 6.
  • On Epiphany, we remember the wise men's visit to Jesus.
  • The choir sings familiar hymns during the Epiphany service.

Forms

Epiphany