Epiphany: A festival of divinity and the wise wise from the East!

Epiphany: A festival of divinity and the wise wise from the East!

Wien, Österreich - Wien, 03.01.2025 - on Monday, January 6th, the Catholic Church is also known as the Epiphany, also known as the Epiphany. This significant festival celebrates the appearance of God in the person of Jesus Christ and reminds of the adoration of the child of Jesus by the three wise men from the East: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. In the Christmas season, Epiphany forms the third high festival, after the birth of Christ on December 25th and the Festival of the Blessed Mother Maria on January 1st. As Kathpress , the festival emphasizes the divinity of Jesus and shows that his incarnation in the stable in Bethlehem goes far beyond the birth.

The meaning of Epiphany

The term "epiphany" comes from the Greek word "epiphaneia", which means "appearance" or "revelation". It is reminiscent of key events in the life of Jesus: adoration by the wise, its baptism in the Jordan and the miracle of Kanaa. The origin of the festival goes back to the third century when it was initially celebrated as a festival of baptism in Egypt. The date, January 6th, may have been influenced by previously existing festivals that were related to the arrival of gods or important personalities.

The high festival of the birth of Jesus, which is also celebrated by the church, mentions the Gospel of Luke and underlines the central message of the Incarnation of God, which is of crucial importance for the Christian faith. As The website of the diocese in Innsbruck is not only the birth of Jesus, but also its importance for humanity, by God comes close to humans. The holidays from Christmas to Epiphany also symbolize a time of light and hope.

In Austria, the customs around these festive days are deeply rooted, with the custom of the Epiphany and writing down the blessing on the front doors ("C+M+B" - Christus Mansionem Benedicat) playing a central role. This tradition has been cultivated since the 16th century and still revives the spirit of charity through fundraising actions.