From the Book of Common Prayer
GOD, who by the leading of a star didst
manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles:
Mercifully grant, that we, who know thee
now by faith, may be led onward through this
earthly life, until we see the vision of thy heavenly
glory; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ,
who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and
reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.
From the Book of Alternative Services
Eternal God,
who by a star
led wise men to the worship of your Son.
Guide by your light the nations of the earth,
that the whole world may know your glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Showing posts with label Epiphany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Epiphany. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Feast of Epiphany
Epiphany coming from the Greek word epiphaneia, meaning appearance or showing is much older than Christmas. It began to be celebrated in the Eastern Church in the 3rd C. when four manifestations of Christ were commemorated: to the shepherds, to the kings or magi, at His baptism and in His first miracle at Cana. Later the first manifestation of Christ became known as Christmas in the Western Church and its date was fixed in 440, and Epiphany celebrated the coming of the Magi to the Christ-Child. The Baptism and the first miracle are commemorated on the two successive Sundays after Epiphany. So in fact the Epiphany has been extended by two weeks in the modern Roman missal.
In this celebration we observe the ancient keeping of the four showings of Christ.
From Here
In this celebration we observe the ancient keeping of the four showings of Christ.
From Here
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