The kings are important because their visit illustrates that Jesus was the king of all kings who came for the Jews and the Gentiles. The star that guides the wise men to Christ also symbolizes Epiphany, as well as the three gifts they gave to Jesus: gold fit for a king ; frankincense used to worship at a temple ; and myrrh used for embalming, as well as a salve for irritations such as diaper rash.
The liturgical color for the Epiphany season is white. Whoever finds the small statue of a baby Jesus hidden inside their slice of the Rosca de reyes throws a party on Candlemas in February. In Bulgaria too, Eastern Orthodox priests throw a cross in the sea and the men dive in — competing to get to it first. Next, we celebrate the baptism of the adult Jesus. On the last Sunday in Epiphany, Feb. A bright light filled Jesus, and the prophets Moses and Elijah appeared with him.
Listen to him! The Epiphany season continues until the day before Ash Wednesday. That starts the church season of Lent — a time of reflection, repentance and hope as we await the redemption and joy of Easter.
Festivals and traditions. Epiphany or Three Kings' Day. Epiphany Three Kings' Day is also called Epiphany. A green season in the church year The season of Epiphany lasts from two to six Sundays depending on which date Easter falls. The danish website. The Council on International Relations.
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