Orthodox Christians also know it as the Baptism of Christ. What does Epiphany mean? The Greek word “epiphaneia” means “appearance” or “manifestation,” and it refers to the ...

Celebrated on 19 January, Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. Reuters To mark the event many Orthodox Christians submerge themselves in holes of icy water. They may dip ...

Ethiopian Epiphany is a colourful festival celebrated all over Ethiopia to commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ. The commemoration starts on the eve of the main festival, when people escort their ...

25 in the Fourth Century, Epiphany included the celebration of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, but now primarily celebrates the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus, and the baptism of Jesus in ...

This month is peak season for pilgrims as Western - and then Eastern - Orthodox churches celebrate Epiphany ... and his later baptism by the prophet John. Recently, Jordan announced an ambitious ...

Throughout church history a few marginal movements have denied the propriety and significance of water baptism by their exclusive emphasis on the Holy Spirit’s baptism of believers. But the ...

Some Christians believe baptism makes a Christian a member of God’s family. In many denominations babies are baptised, and this is known as infant baptism. Jesus’ instructions were to "baptise ...

The Greek Orthodox Church also celebrates Theophany/Epiphany on 6 January with a Blessing of the Waters ceremony, commemorating the baptism of Jesus. In some churches, there is a tradition of ...

He is reminding those who have been baptized of the infinite depths of God’s love, and of the gift they have received in baptism (cf. v. 11-14). Before the first moment of creation, the Father ...

Even some consider the Catholic Church a cult for teaching on the necessity of baptism for salvation. On a similar issue, some object to infant baptism, claiming it to be invalid since an infant ...