December 27, 2022, 01:35 PM
flashguyEpiphany
I heard that a high-ranking Roman Catholic made a definition of Epiphany that I thought was incorrect.When is Epiphany?the first Sunday after Christmasthe first Sunday in the New YearJanuary 6thWhat's Epiphany?
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ARmanRoman-Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, and a few other Christians observe the Epiphany on January 6th.
Eastern traditions on January 19th. And some the 1st Sunday after Christmas. So, depending on which religion affiliations, and calendar used.
But for Roman-Catholic, it's January 6th.
ARman
December 27, 2022, 01:56 PM
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quil57EPIPHANY, which in the original Greek signifies appearance or manifestation, as St. Austin observes, is a festival principally solemnized in honour of the discovery Jesus Christ made of himself to the Magi, or wise men; who, soon after his birth, by a particular inspiration of Almighty God, came to adore him and bring him presents.
December 27, 2022, 02:12 PM
Gustoferquote:
Originally posted by ARman:
But for Roman-Catholic, it's January 6th.
Or the first Sunday after the new year.
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December 27, 2022, 02:42 PM
chellim1quote:
Originally posted by ARman:
for Roman-Catholic, it's January 6th.
Correct.
Why is Epiphany 12 days after Christmas?
Christians believe that the 12 days of Christmas mark the amount of time it took after the birth of Jesus for the magi, or wise men, to travel to Bethlehem for the Epiphany when they recognized him as the son of God.
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-rduckwor December 27, 2022, 02:43 PM
egregorequote:
What's Epiphany?
Heck if I know. An extra five days before you take the Christmas decorations down?
December 27, 2022, 03:28 PM
ssequote:
Originally posted by egregore:
quote:
What's Epiphany?
Heck if I know. An extra five days before you take the Christmas decorations down?
No, they should stay up until Candlemas.
December 27, 2022, 03:29 PM
ssequote:
Originally posted by chellim1:
quote:
Originally posted by ARman:
for Roman-Catholic, it's January 6th.
Correct.
Why is Epiphany 12 days after Christmas?
Christians believe that the 12 days of Christmas mark the amount of time it took after the birth of Jesus for the magi, or wise men, to travel to Bethlehem for the Epiphany when they recognized him as the son of God.
Correct date, but will be celebrated at mass on the 8th.
December 27, 2022, 03:33 PM
darthfuster[əˈpifənē]
NOUN
the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12).
the festival commemorating the Epiphany on January 6.
a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being.
a moment of sudden revelation or insight.
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You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier December 27, 2022, 03:36 PM
ZSMICHAELOK Flashguy who was the high ranking Catholic? In my mind that would be the Pope or one of the Cardinals.
December 27, 2022, 03:38 PM
kz1000I asked my rabbi. He just shrugged his shoulders.
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December 27, 2022, 03:40 PM
SIGnifiedquote:
Originally posted by kz1000:
I asked my rabbi. He just shrugged his shoulders.
I take it he’s just not into rap?
"Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay - and claims a halo for his dishonesty." ~Robert A. Heinlein December 27, 2022, 03:41 PM
Mars_AttacksI had an epiphany, but the doctor lanced it.
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December 27, 2022, 03:52 PM
ensigmaticquote:
Originally posted by sse:
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
quote:
What's Epiphany?
Heck if I know. An extra five days before you take the Christmas decorations down?
No, they should stay up until Candlemas.
That makes two Christian observances about which I'd been blissfully unaware until this thread.
(N.B.: There's no way our Christmas decorations will be staying up until Feb. 2.)
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ssequote:
Originally posted by ensigmatic:
quote:
Originally posted by sse:
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
quote:
What's Epiphany?
Heck if I know. An extra five days before you take the Christmas decorations down?
No, they should stay up until Candlemas.
That makes two Christian observances about which I'd been blissfully unaware until this thread.
(N.B.: There's no way our Christmas decorations will be staying up until Feb. 2.)
LOL A lot of Christians don't know about that, either.
I could have gone around the neighborhood Sunday night and seen trees out on the curb, but in fairness they probably had them up since Thanksgiving.
December 27, 2022, 04:36 PM
12131Ask
this guy. He should know.
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December 27, 2022, 04:51 PM
mark60Jan 6th. Little Christmas.
December 27, 2022, 05:08 PM
Blume9mmI usually have one after about 3 shots of tequila.
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December 27, 2022, 05:11 PM
ensigmaticquote:
Originally posted by 12131:
Ask
this guy. He should know.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher