Beaumont United Church

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Lent 4

10:30 am service with Sunday School

Minister: Rev. Britt Jessen

Pianist: Jan Swanson


Epiphany

The Significance, Meaning, and History of Epiphany

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Observed on January 6th, the Epiphany celebration remembers the three miracles that manifest the divinity of Christ. The name "Epiphany" comes from the Greek word Epiphania, and means "to show, make known, or reveal." The celebration originated in the Eastern Church in AD 361, beginning as a commemoration of the birth of Christ. Later, additional meanings were added - the visit of the three Magi, Christ's baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle at the wedding in Cana. These three events are central to the definition of Epiphany, and its meaning is drawn from these occurences.



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